Show Private Theatricals His role was to propose hers to accept And so the two rehearsed from day to da day j i But scarce an hour ago he knew full well It was no more a play The audience had cheered with loud applause The skill wherewith he seemed to act his part Nor did they in in in- their ardor dream that he he 4 f Laid bare his inmost heart In agony of doubt he longs to know Yet fears to learn the truth Her lips said Yes Was Art the prompter or did Cupid speak And urge her to confess Wesleyan Lit |