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I will abstract, in rapid résumé, The leading points.

No, I am more au fait, I know the ins and outs—

I know them too!

Oh Mrs. Halm! now let me tell it, do! Well, Mr. Falk, you see—he passed at college For quite a miracle of wit and knowledge, Had admirable taste in books and dress—

And acted—privately—with great success.

Yes, wait a bit—he painted, played and wrote—

And don't forget his gift of anecdote.

Do give me time; I know the whole affair: He made some verses, set them to an air, Also his own,—and found a publisher. O heavens! with what romantic melancholy He played and sang his "Madrigals to Molly"!