Miscellaneous Poems, Songs and Rhymes

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1900 Excerpt: ... Laura. But you've tried it Grandma, and don't seem to rue? (rni/i. Because child my partner was noble and true; A man in a hundred was Grandpapa, dear, And go the land o'er you'll not find his compeer. J.aura. I've found him in Edgar dear Granny, you mind I draw a first prize when I wed him, you'll find; He's good and sincere, and you know that he is, And talk as you like, I am going to be his! Gran. Well child, I suppose you must do as you please, But love was worth more in the old days than these! YOtStflRE FACTORY ClRUS. They rise at morn, with cheerful hearts, While factory bells are ringing; And make towards the lofty mills, --Their shawls around them clinging. With dresses neat, and clattering clogs--Though wet and wild the weather, --They trudge contentedly to work, In joyous groups together. In winter-time, at early morn--So dark, and chill, and dreary.--Respond they to the mill-bell's call. With faces bright and cheery. They pride themselves in well-done work. And in their prompt attendance; And draw their weekly recompense With native independence. On Sundays see them in their pride, With neat and shining tresses; Fine things they wear; and in the style Are all their well-earned dresses! They love a happy song or jest. By way of recreation; And they enjoy a hearty laugh, And social conversation. Go where you will, throughout the land, Amongst all creeds and classes, None will excel in face and form These bonny Yorkshire lasses! When I was a girl, I remember it well, For I had not the head of a sage; I wanted to grow, and look older you know By far, than I did, for my age; I wanted to be a grown woman you see, And did all I possibly could, To try to appear as if older, 'tis queer When youthful, we most...