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(1881) [MARC] Author: Concordia Löfving
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318 Lekt. 59. But. Stafvelsedelning. Stumt e.

The Lion and the Cub.
A lion cub of sordid mind,
Avoided all the lion kind;
Fond of applause, he sought the feasts
Of vulgar and ignoble beasts;
With asses all his time he spent,
Their clubs perpetual president.
He caught their manners, looks, and airs;
An ass in ev’ry thing but ears!
If e’er his highness meant a joke,
They grinned applause before he spoke!
But, at each word, what shouts of praise!
Good God! how natural he brays!
Elate with flatt’ry and conceit,
He seeks his royal sire’s retreat;
Forward, and fond to show his parts,
His highness brays; the lion starts!
»Puppy, that curs’d vociferation
Betrays thy life and conversation:
Coxcombs, an ever noisy race,
Are trumpets of their own disgrace.»
»Why so severe?» the cub replies,
»Our senate always held me wise.»
»How weak is pride!» returns the sire;
»All fools are vain, when fools admire!
But know, what stupid asses prize,
Lions and noble beasts despise.»

Gottenburg, January 1st, 1878.

Dear Parents,

You have always been so very kind to me, that I
consider it my most sacred duty to assure you again of my
highest respect and sincerest gratitude. Christmas day and
New-year’s day, above all, put me in mind of the many
benefits I have to thank you for. You send me to school, and,
at the same time, I enjoy the kindness of your solicitude for
my welfare, to make me a useful member of society. I value
highly all this solicitude, and shall never forget it. I trust
you will accept of my fervent wishes for the continuance of
your health and the fulfilment of all your desires. May

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