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102 And as in faltering tone and slow
 * The last few names were said,

Across the field some missing horse
 * Toiled up with weary tread.

It caught the sergeant's eye, and quick
 * Bay Billy's name was read.

Yes! there the old bay hero stood,
 * All safe from battle's harms;

And ere an order could be heard,
 * Or the bugle's quick alarms,

Down all the front, from end to end,
 * The troops presented arms!

Not all the shoulder-straps on earth
 * Could still our mighty cheer;

And ever from that famous day,
 * When rang the roll-call clear,

Bay Billy's name was read, and then
 * The whole line answered "Here!"

Frank H. Gassaway.

HIRING HELP.

Sitting-room. Emma. Well, mother, as our advertisement appeared in the paper last evening, I suppose we may expect any amount of answers in the shape of Irish girls.

Mrs. Mervin. Quite likely; and I must confess I dread the ordeal. It is better, however, to advertise, and have the girls call at the house, than to seek them at the intelligence office.

Emma. Oh, yes, indeed ! I made a vow the last time you