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THE "BAB" BALLADS.

"I'll not reveal myself," said he,
"Till they are both in the Ecclesiastical Arena;
Then suddenly I will appear,
And paralyzing them with fear,
Demand my Angelina!"

At length arrived the wedding day—
Accoutred in the usual way
Appeared the bridal body—
The worthy clergyman began,
When in the gallant captain ran
And cried, "Behold your Toddy!"

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