R60389, 4Apr50, Jean McKinney Connor (C) DAINTY DESSERTS, by Mary M. Wright.

" "After whom so many rosy maids inquire, Whom dainty dames and loving wights desire, In every place, still, and at all times sue, Whom gods and gentle goddesses do woo.

I wish with all my soul I might have chance and opportunity to do her a great one, for never have I seen so bewitching and dainty a creature," and Geoffrey's heart gave a mad leap as he remembered the tearful, beseeching glance which Betty had bestowed upon him as Oliver had conducted him from her presence.

I'll wait upon you, And make you dainty Nose-gays.

It must have taken a great deal of time and travail to appear so dainty a production.

How dainty the ripples about their feet, and how clear the water!

But his favourite topics are the deeper springs of character, rather than superficial peculiarities; and his vigorous sayings are concentrated essence of strong sense and deep feeling, not dainty epigrams or graceful embodiments of delicate observation.