John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
J Augustus Wade 1800-1875 John Bartlett
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Meet me by moonlight alone, And then I will tell you a tale Must be told by the moonlight alone, In the grove at the end of the vale! You must promise to come, for I said I would show the night-flowers their queen. Nay, turn not away that sweet head, ’T is the loveliest ever was seen. |
Meet me by Moonlight. |
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’T were vain to tell thee all I feel, Or say for thee I’d die. Ah, well-a-day, the sweetest melody Could never, never say, one half my love for thee. |
’T were vain to tell. |