O when did you get those far-seeking eyes?

And the stillness in lieu of girlish grace?'

And looking at me she drew back alarm'd,

She felt that something divided us;

She, who lived the life of the happy charm'd,

And I, who am battling with fortune thus.

Out spake her husband—'I know what to do;

Put her to bed—she will wake by-and-by—

Then let her have, in the boudoir with you,

A hot cup of tea and thorough good cry.'