She call’d a servant, whom she sent to rest,
Then made excuse to her attentive guest;
She own’d the thoughts confused—’twas very true,
He brought a dear departed friend in view; 640
Then, as he listen’d, bade him welcome there }
With livelier looks and more engaging air, }
And stirr’d the fire of ling, and brush’d the wicker chair; }
Waiting his order, with the cheerful look
That proved how pleasant were the pains she took.
He was refresh’d——They spake on various themes— }