by

ROSS BEECKMAN

AUTHOR OF
"Princess Zara"

FRONTISPIECE BY
HOWARD CHANDLER CHRISTY

NEW YORK
GROSSET & DUNLAP
PUBLISHERS

Copyright, 1909—by
W. J. WATT & COMPANY
Published August

THE THEME

If I could have my dearest wish fulfilled,
And take my choice of all earth's treasures, too,
And ask of Heaven whatsoe'er I willed—
I'd ask for you.

There is more joy to my true, loving heart,
In everything you think, or say, or do,
Than all the joys of Heaven could e'er impart,
Because—it's YOU.