For aye my nurse would tell me, “When a man

Draws near his wife with over-fond approach

Be sure he’s done her feelings secret hurt.”

Kan.

There too I’m touched. I’ve done your feelings hurt.

I know your nature and as well I know

You cannot change your ways. Your father rules

Where Greek and Indian manners are immingled;

Your veil’s a portion of your Being’s self,

Yet must I ever pull and pluck at it