The great excitement I had lately shown.
"Arrived at home I entered quietly,
And found my uncle in deep reverie;
So much absorbed he did not notice me.
I sat me down. 'Poor fellow!' muttered he,
'This is indeed an unexpected blow—
I never dreamt that matters could end so;
It will affect him heavily, I fear—
O that I could his wounded spirit cheer!'
'Uncle,' I rising said, 'behold, I'm here!'