And what is Germany fighting for? Does she want anything from anybody?
She wants to be left alone; she always wanted to be left alone; she
prospered while she was left alone; she grew while she was left alone.
Not being left alone she has to defend herself. Hence, I bespeak for
Germany and for her side fair play, just judgment on behalf of the
American people.
ARTHUR v. BRIESEN.
New York, Oct. 17, 1914.
PARTING.
By LOUISE VON WETTER.
Sodger lad, O sodger lad,
The dawn will see ye marchin'--
The nicht drag's on--its dark is out
Wi' searchlichts, shiftin', archin'.
Sodger lad, O sodger lad,
D'ye mind our Summer meetin'?
And noo, ye'll gang. The heather's dead ...
I canna keep frae greetin'.
Sodger lad, my sodger lad--
D'ye mind, my time is nearin'?
Alone--alone--wi'out yer hand!
How shall I keep frae fearin'?
Sodger lad, O sodger lad,
Far, far awa' ye're goin'--
I'll not dare count the leagues an' days--
_Gude God! The cocks are crowin'!_
Sodger lad, my luve, my dear,
Awake! The morn is grayin'!
E'en tho' my heart drags, sick wi' dread,
I wouldna have ye stayin'.
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