Among their friends, and raise them into suits.
Though close and hard, the father was content
With this resource, now old and indolent;
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But his young Swallow, gaping and alive
To fiercer feelings, was resolved to thrive:—
"Father," he said, "but little can they win
Who hunt in couples, where the game is thin;
Let's part in peace, and each pursue his gain
Where it may start—our love may yet remain."