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it was Couplets and coupled every young Lady in town almost with some gentleman. For example, "First the door-stone then the scraper, Mary Putnam and Doct Draper. First a flower, then the seed, Annie Mayo and Charlie Reed: Here a large spot, there a speck, Abby Mayo and Mr. Peck. First thro' the door then the hall, Mary Reed and Eben Ball. First 'tis blue then 'tis yellow, Fannie Russell and that Brooklyn fellow. Through the cornfield, then potato patch; James Goldsbury and Mary Hatch. First a slip, then a fall, Mr. Taft and Sarah Ball; We see a stump then use a puller, Sarah Johnson and Dwight Fuller. In our Gold we find some dross, Charlie Gale and Nettie Goss. First a wizard then a witch, Jasper Leland and Ada Rich." &c. &c. &c. &c. &c. written down left hand side of page Mother, has a thousand things she would like to say to you, she says she wishes you were not so far away so she could see you and talk with you I cant write all she would say, but if I come I'll tell you and if I dont I'll write it next time -