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J. A. Wade. 1800-1875

Meet me by moonlight alone,
And then I will tell you a tale
Must be told by the moonlight alone,
In the grove at the end of the vale!

Meet me by Moonlight.

'T were vain to tell thee all I feel,
Or say for thee I 'd die.

'T were vain to tell.