THE GIRL’S OWN PAPER
THE GLEANER.
From the Painting in the Salon by Jules Breton
Vol. XX.—No. 1018.]
[Price One Penny.
JULY 1, 1899.
[Transcriber’s Note: This Table of Contents was not present in the original.]
THE SECRET OF THE SEA.
THE HOUSE WITH THE VERANDAH.
THREE GIRL-CHUMS, AND THEIR LIFE IN LONDON ROOMS.
FRUIT PUDDINGS.
LAST YEAR’S ROSES.
AN ALBUM OF BIBLE PLANTS.
NOCTURNE.
SHEILA’S COUSIN EFFIE.
ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS.
DAINTY SCENT SACHET IN SATIN.
By EDWARD OXENFORD.
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They stand at twilight by the rippling ocean,
A youth and maiden, as they plight their troth,
And perfect faith and infinite devotion
Have made their dwelling in the hearts of both.
They will be wedded when his cruise is ended,
“And that will not be long, love!” murmurs he;
But whether lives shall be hereafter blended
As yet remains a secret of the sea!
Across the waters now his ship is sailing
Erect and stately, for the wind is fair,
And she who watches knows that love unfailing
Is ever present with her dear one there!
When from her sight his form at last is hidden,
“It will not be for long, love!” murmurs she;
But whether meeting hence shall be forbidden
As yet remains a secret of the sea!