That bind my love and me.
But should our pledge be broken,
Or should your love be dead,
Send back this tender token
And let us never wed.”
“Good gracious!” laughed Patty, “what a woe-begone outlook for such a happy-looking pair! And I’m sure such a dismal foreboding could never come true for these rustic swains! They’re a real Strephon and Chloe couple!”
“All the same, I see you don’t take my dare.”
“What dare?”
“I dare you to send that valentine to Captain Farnsworth.”
“What! You think I hesitate, lest he return it to me!” The absurdity of this struck Patty as very funny, and she laughed outright.