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274 In words our conversation lagged; In substance it was silly! For all I said the evening through Was: "How I love thee, Willie!"

We every confidence but breathed, Lest some strange ear o'erhear us; They guessed not—travellers—what we said; There were none very near us.

Whene'er the train I took for town, And we "Goodnight!" repeated, "Farewell!" o'erwhelmed me as I left And in the coach was seated.

Once rode with me a gallant three To College Point, first station; To have with me five minutes more Before farewell ovation.

How charmed was I that period brief! Its memory ever lingers; As we sat holding hidden hands, I felt their horny fingers.

"Three cheers for Jennie June!" they cried, When finally they must leave me; "The soldiers' friend, and sweetheart too! Let not our parting grieve thee!"

Gone are ye from my life for years, You heroes! Wonder boys! In memory though I hold you fast— Forever perfect joys! Farewell!