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! endearing! Why so endearing Are those dark lustrous eyes, Through their silk fringes peering? They love me! they love me! Deeply, sincerely; And more than aught else on earth, I love them dearly.

Endearing! endearing! Why so endearing Glows the glad sunny smile On thy soft cheek appearing? It brightens! it brightens! As I am nearing; And 'tis thus that thy fond smile Is ever endearing.

Endearing! endearing! Why so endearing