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has that young and graceful hand Empire o'er land and sea? Yet though upon the lion's mane, Our little tome may be A fitting offering, calling back Thy childish days to thee.

A toy—a trifle, not the less Our fairy volume brings The heartfelt wishes for thy sake That wait on graver things; May every hour its tablets note For thee wear angels' wings.