And we'll see how the old-time dainties suit
The old-time boys and girls.

[_They ascend the stairs_.]




SECOND MOVEMENT.

LOCALITY--_A chamber_.

PRESENT--GRACE, MARY, _and the_ BABY.

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THE QUESTION ILLUSTRATED BY EXPERIENCE.

_Grace_.

[_Sings_.]
Hither, Sleep! A mother wants thee!
Come with velvet arms!
Fold the baby that she grants thee
To thy own soft charms!

Bear him into Dreamland lightly!
Give him sight of flowers!
Do not bring him back till brightly
Break the morning hours!