When the last groan was heard; then all was still,
And James indulged his musings—on the Will. 200
This in due time was read, and Patty saw
Her own dear Cousin made the heir-by-law.
Something indeed was hers, but yet she felt
As if her Uncle had not kindly dealt;
And but that James was one whom she could trust,
She would have thought it cruel and unjust.
Ev’n as it was, it gave her some surprise,
And tears unbidden started in her eyes;