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In words our conversation lagged;
In substance it was silly!
For all I said the evening through
Was: "How I love thee, Willie!"

We every confidence but breathed,
Lest some strange ear o'erhear us;
They guessed not—travellers—what we said;
There were none very near us.

Whene'er the train I took for town,
And we "Goodnight!" repeated,
"Farewell!" o'erwhelmed me as I left
And in the coach was seated.

Once rode with me a gallant three
To College Point, first station;
To have with me five minutes more
Before farewell ovation.

How charmed was I that period brief!
Its memory ever lingers;
As we sat holding hidden hands,
I felt their horny fingers.

"Three cheers for Jennie June!" they cried,
When finally they must leave me;
"The soldiers' friend, and sweetheart too!
Let not our parting grieve thee!"

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Gone are ye from my life for years,
You heroes! Wonder boys!
In memory though I hold you fast—
Forever perfect joys!
Farewell!