A LOVER'S VALENTINE.

Sweetheart of mine, A valentine, In duty bound, I send thee, And wish that joy, Free from alloy, May evermore attend thee.

Near, or apart, Still may thy heart To mine in friendship nestle; For strong and free, In love for thee, 'Gainst countless foes I'd wrestle.

Since I am thine, Pray do be mine, My heart prompts me to ask thee; Thy charming face, And matchless grace, I own have quite possessed me.