Life of Frances Power Cobbe, as told by herself / with additions by the author, and introduction by Blanche Atkinson

by Frances Power Cobbe

To our “ain fireside,” cheerly bound,

With our dear Rembrandt Girl, so brown,

Smiling serenely on us down,

I want you—Mary.

Now,—while the vigorous pulses leap

Still strong within my spirit’s deep,

Now, while my yet unwearied brain

Weaves its thick web of thoughts amain,

I want you—Mary.

Hereafter, when slow ebbs the tide,