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Poem
September 4, 1866
Spirit Of Jefferson
Charles Town, Jefferson County, West Virginia
What is this article about?
Humorous narrative poem about a beautiful Baltimore girl who refuses to marry unless her suitor pledges to buy all his clothes at Marble Hall. A young man agrees, leading to an advertisement for Smith Bros. & Co. clothiers at 38-40 West Baltimore Street, dated Dec. 12, 1865.
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THE PLEDGE.
BY THE BARD OF MARBLE HALL.
In Baltimore, famed for ladies fair,
Lived a beautiful girl with flaxen hair,
And bonny blue eyes with liquid light,
And roseate lips, a glorious sight.
The youngsters fell in love by dozens,
Friends and acquaintances, strangers and cousins;
But she a crotchet had got in her head,
And said she determined never to wed
Until she loved a handsome youth
Who would grant all her requests in truth,
And bind him fully never to break
The pledge he had taken for her sake.
The young men stood aghast with fear;
Some whacked their boots, some pulled their hair;
Some said 'twas religion, some said 'twas money;
But it took them aback and they fell quite funny
Among them there was a fine young man;
Says he, 'I love her as well as I can,
Now I'll make her the promise, both open and free,
And agree to stand by it whatever it be.'
The fair one stepped up to his side,
And said, 'Should I now be your bride,
You must promise here before us all,
To buy your clothes at MARBLE HALL.
No other can suit a husband of mine,
The coats are so handsome, the pants divine.'
Says Johnny, a laughing, "You dear little elf,
If you like them so well, get a pair for yourself."
We offer unusual inducement in all kinds of Clothing and Furnishing Goods, together with a superior line of piece goods for custom work. Boys Clothing a special feature.
SMITH, BROS. & CO.,
Clothiers and Merchant Tailors,
38 and 40 West Baltimore street.
Dec. 12, 1865.-1y.
Baltimore.
BY THE BARD OF MARBLE HALL.
In Baltimore, famed for ladies fair,
Lived a beautiful girl with flaxen hair,
And bonny blue eyes with liquid light,
And roseate lips, a glorious sight.
The youngsters fell in love by dozens,
Friends and acquaintances, strangers and cousins;
But she a crotchet had got in her head,
And said she determined never to wed
Until she loved a handsome youth
Who would grant all her requests in truth,
And bind him fully never to break
The pledge he had taken for her sake.
The young men stood aghast with fear;
Some whacked their boots, some pulled their hair;
Some said 'twas religion, some said 'twas money;
But it took them aback and they fell quite funny
Among them there was a fine young man;
Says he, 'I love her as well as I can,
Now I'll make her the promise, both open and free,
And agree to stand by it whatever it be.'
The fair one stepped up to his side,
And said, 'Should I now be your bride,
You must promise here before us all,
To buy your clothes at MARBLE HALL.
No other can suit a husband of mine,
The coats are so handsome, the pants divine.'
Says Johnny, a laughing, "You dear little elf,
If you like them so well, get a pair for yourself."
We offer unusual inducement in all kinds of Clothing and Furnishing Goods, together with a superior line of piece goods for custom work. Boys Clothing a special feature.
SMITH, BROS. & CO.,
Clothiers and Merchant Tailors,
38 and 40 West Baltimore street.
Dec. 12, 1865.-1y.
Baltimore.
What sub-type of article is it?
Ballad
Satire
What themes does it cover?
Love Courtship
Commerce Trade
What keywords are associated?
Baltimore
Courtship
Pledge
Marble Hall
Clothing
Advertisement
Smith Bros
What entities or persons were involved?
By The Bard Of Marble Hall.
Poem Details
Title
The Pledge.
Author
By The Bard Of Marble Hall.
Subject
Satirical Pledge For Clothing Purchases At Marble Hall
Form / Style
Rhymed Quatrains
Key Lines
You Must Promise Here Before Us All,
To Buy Your Clothes At Marble Hall.
No Other Can Suit A Husband Of Mine,
The Coats Are So Handsome, The Pants Divine.
Says Johnny, A Laughing, "You Dear Little Elf,
If You Like Them So Well, Get A Pair For Yourself."