Beauty and Health
Fair Beauty and Health, twin sisters,
Once journeyed through the land.
A wee little maid with sunny curls
They led by the dimpled hand.
Once journeyed through the land.
A wee little maid with sunny curls
They led by the dimpled hand.
Oh, their days were bright and joyous,
Their path with flowers gay;
For many years, these faithful friends
Were with her by night and day.
Their path with flowers gay;
For many years, these faithful friends
Were with her by night and day.
She loved the dear companions,
Who made her life so blest;
But though she ne'er confessed the truth,
It was Beauty she loved the best.
Who made her life so blest;
But though she ne'er confessed the truth,
It was Beauty she loved the best.
It was any thing to please her,
To keep her always near;
But sturdy Health was slighted oft',
Neglected more each year.
To keep her always near;
But sturdy Health was slighted oft',
Neglected more each year.
Till, though she loved the maiden
With a heart that was warm and true,
She slowly, sadly went away,
Sweet Beauty followed too.
With a heart that was warm and true,
She slowly, sadly went away,
Sweet Beauty followed too.
"Stay, stay," cried the startled maiden,
"Dear Beauty, do not go.
For Health has gone, I have only you.
And Beauty, I love you so."
"Dear Beauty, do not go.
For Health has gone, I have only you.
And Beauty, I love you so."
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