Only think, my dear creature, if this should be

known

To that saucy, satirical thing, Miss MALONE!
What a story 'twill be at Shandangan for ever!
What laughs and what quizzing she'll have with
the men !

It will spread through the country-and never, oh,

never

Can BIDDY be seen at Kilrandy again! Farewell-I shall do something desp'rate, I fearAnd, ah! if my fate ever reaches your ear, One tear of compassion my DOLL will not grudge To her poor-broken-hearted—young friend,

Nota bene

BIDDY FUDge.

-I am sure you will hear, with delight, That we're going, all three, to see BRUNET to-night. A laugh will revive me-and kind Mr. Cox (Do you know him?) has got us the Governor's box.

DEDICATION.

то

LORD BYRON.

DEAR LORD BYRON,

THOUGH this Volume should possess no other merit in your eyes, than that of reminding you of the short time we passed together at Venice, when some of the trifles which it contains were written, you will, I am sure, receive the dedication of it with pleasure, and believe that I am,

My dear Lord,

Ever faithfully yours,

T. B.