PAPA’S REQUEST.

Write very often, children,— Write papa very soon; Your letters will be dearer Than lovliest flowers in June; For papa will be absent Throughout the long, long year. Write to him very often What he will wish to hear. That Fred and sister Bessie Are learning with their might, And little Nell and Jessie Are doing what is right. Dear children, help each other, At morning, noon, and night, And then your happy mother Will find it sweet to write. Write papa very often,— Write in the early morn, Or write him just at twilight, When all the day is gone; Draw out the pretty table, Mamma will bring a light, And help the older children To gather round and write. Write of the loving kindness Of that dear Friend above, To whom, in papa’s absence, He would lead your hearts in love. Think of Him in the morning, And think of Him at night, And of his acts of kindness Do not forget to write. Write very often, dear ones,— Write papa very soon, Your letters will be dearer Than loveliest flowers in June. If, while papa is absent, You’d fill him with delight, Think of him very often, And don’t forget to write.