The Baltimore County Union

THE BEGINNING.
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Now Adam he stood in his garden alone,
Ere out of his body had come a rib bone.
(For woman was made from a rib you're aware
So rib bone's their idol, and ribbon they'll wear.
The first of his race, a monarch sublime,
He gazed all around and said, "all is mine
-But still there's a want, a something I miss,
And I feel that I long that something to kiss.
Soon after poor Adam fell down in a sleep,
Not restless and tossing, but solemn and deep.
Then rose he, but knew not that woman was made,
He walked in the garden and was not afraid,
But hold! what is this? a maiden so fair
Walks boldly up to him without thought or care.
You're anxious to know how they first broke the ice,
Well, below find the words, 'twas done very nice:
He "Madam I'm Adam."
SHE-"Madam I'm Adam."
—St. John Torch.