"My worthy uncle welcomed me with joy,
But even kindness sometimes can annoy,
For on that night he talked as much, I'm sure,
As he had done in any week before,
While I so often cast a glance around.
He asked, at length, if I much diff'rence found
In the old house?—this proved a hint to me,
And made me notice more his courtesy.
"'Rosina and her mother went,' said he,
'A week ago some distant friend to see: