| Edmund Clarence Stedman, ed. (1833–1908). A Victorian Anthology, 1837–1895. 1895. |
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| Bedtime |
| | | Francis Robert Rosslyn, Earl of (1833–90) |
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| ’T IS bedtime; say your hymn, and bid “Good-night; | |
| God bless Mamma, Papa, and dear ones all.” | |
| Your half-shut eyes beneath your eyelids fall, | |
| Another minute, you will shut them quite. | |
| Yes, I will carry you, put out the light, | 5 |
| And tuck you up, although you are so tall! | |
| What will you give me, sleepy one, and call | |
| My wages, if I settle you all right? | |
| I laid her golden curls upon my arm, | |
| I drew her little feet within my hand, | 10 |
| Her rosy palms were joined in trustful bliss, | |
| Her heart next mine beat gently, soft and warm | |
| She nestled to me, and, by Love’s command, | |
| Paid me my precious wages—“Baby’s Kiss.” | |
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