This is laborious, and may be defined
The bootless labour of the thriftless mind.
There is a veteran dame—I see her stand
Intent and pensive with her book in hand;
Awhile her thoughts she forces on her part,
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Then dwells on objects nearer to the heart;
Across the room she paces, gets her tone,
And fits her features for the Danish throne;
To-night a queen—I mark her motion slow,