BE GOOD, PAPA. Two voices cry, Be good, papa,Dont work too hard to-day ! And I turn to see the waving handsOf my little Beth and Faye. Two girls of bright and sunny hair,Of deep and thoughtful eyes; And in their voices, touched with love,What tender magic lies! BE GOOD, PAPA. All day, along the… … And their dear words ofwarning lovePursue, whereer Igo;They mean far more,far more to meThan those who speakthem know. Have I no helping hand to reachOut to my brothers need! Do I seek my gain by others lossfAm I led to some wrong deed ? BE GOOD, PAP. Do temptations press, within, without! Do…
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