A Dilemma.

A letter for me,

From the girl that I love!

Just penned by her hand

And caressed by her glove.

A jewel — a gem — ah!

A letter from Emma.

A letter for me,

Oh, what joy, what surprise!

Just kissed by her lips —

At least, blest by her eyes.

‘ T is opened — ahem, ah!

A letter from Emma.

A letter for me,

From my sweet little bird.

Eight pages, by Jove!

And I can n't read a word.

A precious dilemma,

This letter from Emma!