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Show HIS AMBITION. By S. B. Kiser. She thought he rose to make her proud, To raise her high above the crowd: She thought he went pursuing fame And striving after wealth to make Her glad that she had shared his name-She name-She thought he won for her sweet sake. He strove with all the wit he had To make one who had scorned him sad; He rose above the common ;rowd That sorrow might eat out the heart Of one who had been cold and proud To make her weep, he played his part. One day when Death stood near, he told Them why he won renown and gold, She that had shared his wealth and fame Fled, broken-hearted, from his side. And she that scorned him was aflame With foolish joy and worthless pride. The Cosmopolitan. |