Show tj r kipron Of filly X X when I 1 was but a verdant youth I 1 thought the truly great were nvere those who had attained in truth I 1 to mans mature estate and none my soul so sadly tried or spoke such bitter things As aa he who said that I 1 wa was wao s tied to mothers apron strings I 1 loved gloved my mother yet it seemed that I 1 must break away and find the broader world I 1 dreamed beyond her presence lay buti but I 1 have sighed and I 1 have cried oer all the cruel stings I 1 would have missed had I 1 been tied to mothers mo thera apron strings 0 happy trustful girls and boys k the mothers way Is best she leads you mid the fairest joys k through paths of peace and rest it if you would have the safest guide and drink from sweetest springs oh keep your hearts forever tied to mothers apron strings NIXON WATERMAN |