THE DEAR GAZELLE

expressive “I never loved a dear gazelle,” Nor aught beside that cost me much: High prices profit those that sell, But why should I be fond of such? pp. cresc. “To glad me with his soft black eyes,” My infant son, from Tooting School, Thrashed by his bigger playmate, flies; And serve him right, the little fool! con spirito a tempo “But when he came to know me well,” He kicked me out, her testy sire; And when I stained my hair, that Bell Might note the change, and that admire. dim. D.C. cadenza “And love me, it was sure to die.” A muddy green, or staring blue, While one might trace, with half an eye, The still triumphant carrot through. con dolore