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3 Then we rambled forth together, Down the lane beneath the trees, While gently stirr'd the shadows Of their branches in the breeze; And whene'er our conversation Languish'd for a word or two, Why, of course, I kindly kiss'd her, As I'd nothing else to do,

But before the day was over, I'd somehow made up my mind, That I'd pop the question to her, If to me her heart inclined ; So I whisper'd, " Sweet, my darling, Will you have me, Yes, or No?" "Well," said she, " perhaps I may, my dear, When I've nothing else to do."