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LINES TO AN OLD SCHOOL-FELLOW.
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The cold world,—ah! yes, my dear girl, 't is indeed
Cold, heartless, and dangerous, too;
From its snares and temptations, O, may we be freed!
Its frowns may we brave, with heaven for our meed,
When we bid it for ever adieu.