Gems of Song
by
Frederick A. Rothstein.
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After the Rain, the Sun Will Shine.
The Maiden's Confession.
Pretty Little Snowflake.
I'll Ne'er Forget Mother Across the Sea!
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'The Maiden's Confession" (1885)
Romance.
Words by Farnie.
Music by Fred[erick]. A. Rothstein.

New York: Hitchcock's Music Store,
  166 Nassau St. (Opposite City Hall.)
[Source: 1885-100008174@LoC]

1. One April night when home returning,
I saw him first,
Our glances met;
His looks with fond affection burning,
This beating heart can ne’er forget;
And when he spoke to ancient tender,
With grace beyond the reach of art;
Ah, then I felt I must surrender
To him at once my maiden heart.

[Refrain sung after each VERSE]
Ah Pardon dearest lover,
If in vain I strove,
For indeed I’d rather die than lose your love,
This confession bringing
Blushes to my cheek;
Sweeter than all singing is to hear him speak.

2. He comes beneath my window nightly,
I see his form,
And I rejoice;
While countless stars are shining brightly,
I hear the tones of his dear voice;
Then we exchange food words and glances,
And fondly speak our hopes and fear;
Defying time and his mischances,
We tinge with gold the coming year.