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 Bills for carriages and horses,
 * Bills for wine and light cigar,

Matters that concern the Forces— News that may affect the Forces— News affecting my resources,
 * Now unquestioned take the pas.

And the tiny little paper,
 * With the words that seem to run

From her little fingers taper (They are very small and taper), By the tailor and the draper
 * Are in interest outdone!

And unopened it's remaining!
 * I can read her gentle hope—

Her entreaties, uncomplaining (She was always uncomplaining)— Her devotion never waning—
 * Through the little envelope!