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You think the occasion good to get it curled? Well, my good friend, you won't be disappointed; Go and announce your union to the world!

Other reflections also weigh with me, And one of more especial gravity; Say that there lurked among our motley band Some sneaking, sly pretender to her hand; Say, his attentions became undisguised,— We should be disagreeably compromised.

Yes, it is true; it had escaped my mind, You for a higher office were designed, Love as his young licentiate has retained you; Shortly you'll get a permanent position; But it would be defying all tradition If at the present moment he ordained you.

Yes if the merchant does not—

What of him?

[troubled].

Oh, it is Lind's unreasonable whim.