THE PEN AND THE ALBUM.

By William Makepeace Thackeray

“I am Miss Catherine's book,” the album speaks;

“I've lain among your tomes these many weeks;

I'm tired of their old coats and yellow cheeks.

“Quick, Pen! and write a line with a good grace:

Come! draw me off a funny little face;

And, prithee, send me back to Chesham Place.”