8*

 

THE BROWNIES IN TURKEY.

And but for stronger friends at hand
That helped them safely to the land,
The interesting, bright career

Of half a score had ended here,
While others, showing better skill,
Contended with the current still,
And neither fear nor failing knew,

 

But gained the point they had in view.
Though much they may have needed rest
Where skill and strength had such a test,
They could not stop, or waters wide
At morning would the band divide,
And weeks might pass around before
They ’d have a chance to meet once more.
So plunging in without delay
To anxious friends they worked their way,
Where arms were ready to enfold
With fond embrace the swimmers bold.

 

From this lancl,

however bright,

We'll depart ére
morning light.

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