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MERMAN AND MERMAID.

(Grand Operatic Phantasmagoria)

I'm afraid to wear that dress. Those treacherous, sly gold fish Will soon spy around this place, And eat a fancy dish.

Great Heavens, those chains of gold, Which once were owned By many hundred souls.

Say not such nonsense. I'll wear this dress, Perhaps the sea by magic Will bring for me a lover.

Behold my dress, Spun from sea weed. Glistens with dazzling pebbles And golden rings.

Ah! embroidered with diamonds! Of all Nature's creatures, These Nymphs are bold. They entered the staterooms, In search of diamonds and gold. If I could win those Nymphs To be my wives, I would try and coax them To flee with me, To the upper world, To keep them for My enchanted brides.