(_A Delightful "All-the-Year-Round" Resort for the Fashionable
Composer._)
EXAMPLE III.--CONCERNING THE LOVER'S OBJECTION TO BEING HARD ON A
PERSON.
I love you so! I love you so!
It's funny, but I do--
In spite of what my parents know,
And what they say, of you!
No honest folks will near you go--
But wherefore should _I_ shrink?
I only know I love you so,
Whatever _they_ may think!
I love you so! I love you so!
As I have sung before--
Although the heart you have to show
Is rotten to the core!
They say you oft to prison go;
But wherefore _my_ dismay?
I only know I love you so!
I don't care what _they_ say!
I love you so! I love you so!
As I will sing again.
(In face of all the bills you owe,
It's awfully insane!)
What boots it that you _are_ my foe?
Should that my passion mar?
I only know I love you so!--
No matter _what_ you are!
I love you so! I love you so!
As still again I'll sing,
And sing a thousand times, although
You stole my ruby ring!
But what care I for suchlike show,
So long as I have _thee_?
I love you so! I love you so!
_That's_ good enough for Me!
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