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 And when she proposed to finish the season
 * At Newport, the monster refused out and out,

For his infamous conduct alleging no reason,
 * Except that the waters were good for his gout.

Such treatment as this was too shocking, of course, And proceedings are now going on for divorce.

But why harrow the feelings by lifting the curtain From these scenes of woe? Enough, it is certain, Has here been disclosed to stir up the pity Of every benevolent heart in the city, And spur up Humanity into a canter To rush and relieve these sad cases instanter. Won’t somebody, moved by this touching description, Come forward to-morrow and head a subscription? Won’t some kind philanthropist, seeing that aid is So needed at once by these indigent ladies, Take charge of the matter? Or won’t Peter Cooper The corner-stone lay of some splendid super- Structure, like that which to-day links his name In the Union unending of honor and fame; And found a new charity just for the care