RURAL DELIGHT
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When Autumn comes and big tall stalks With golden ears are laden; In order comes the "husking bee," For merry Youth and Maiden.
And when the ripe "red ear" is found By some pretty winsome miss The swain, "Old Custom" will observe And steal the wonted kiss. The music and the laughter soars To the rafters overhead; As they trip the "light fantastic toe" With an airy, fairy tread.
Then the Pumpkin Pie and Doughnuts come.— At the close of the mazy dance Each swain escorts his sweetheart home (If he can get the chance!) Thus joy and love will enter in The lot with honest toil; As the farmer reaps his rich reward From tilling of the soil.
