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Show ' (i - I A Plea For The Slighted Ones ' 1 Selected liy Hobert Baxter, ,1 0 Iljium, Utah ' I I. As I've passed through life I havo often seen Things that I thought had better not been; ', tt i I havo noticed distinction and partial net, ' " Which ever from peace and Joy detract. I have soen when lsightlng has wounded deep, " l Seen many a gentle one sit and weep, " ' ' O'er sayings unkind, neglect and scorn, Or a blighting frown on a proud face worn. I have seen when slighting has wounded deep, ' ; Somo would notice a few, tho rest forget; Iu tho dnnco, for Instance, whero all repair, To enliven the spirit nnd ba'nlBh care. i Do the happy always remember those, Whose souls are saddened by heavy woes? Do they think of tho widow that sits by the wall In a well-worn gown and faded shawl? Sho said, "My heart Is heavy with grief, Time seems to bring mo little relief; I'll join for a while with tho festive crowd, To refresh my feelings with sorrow bowed, Disconsolate, lonesome as I can be, I will see If any ono caree for me." ' ' She g'oes escorted by somo kind hand, Who her desolate state can understand? Asido from this little attention shown, Sho sits like a stranger unwelcomed, unknown. The young and handsome dancers there " Always choose the young and fair; In every circle thoy form a part, I nut never think of that lonely heart. She sits and reflects of days gone by, And drops a tear-and heaves a Blgh; She thinks of him laid low In death, ' ' -t Who had loved her to his latest breath; . ; !, f Whispers, "Had he been here, I know ' ' I had not been' neglected so. , I came to lighten my burden hero. ' But my heart feels still more lone and drear." . Could .not you gentlomen dancers spare A gleam of Joy for that breast of care? j, The fair might surely afford to rest, J While the dance beguiled tho aching breast. II. , -, There's a girl that came in a calico dress, ; " 4s neat as the best, If It did cost less. She's as good as any, and better, may be, Than somo dressed up in finery; She has clothed herself In her best tonight, ' And a share In the dance Is but her right; Her clothing, not costly, may be as clean As that which envelopes the fairest queen. J- She earns her living, and that should be, t. The proudest dancer's guarantee; Her face may not bo quite as fair As Borne conceited beauties there. But many a gem that decks a crown Once lay neglected, unseen, unknown, And Birds of Paradise only show Brighter plumes and' a deeper glow, But if compelled to chango their dress. Their duller hues could please us less. Surpassing sweetness is often found In flowers that bloom quite near the ground. Then gentlemen pass not heedless by ' The Wallflower, sitting with downcast eye. William Clegg, Springvllle, Utah. |