It seem’d a fact that none among them knew;
The aunt and niece still led a pleasant life,
And quiet days had Jonas and his wife.
Near him a Widow dwelt of worthy fame,
Like his her manners, and her creed the same;
The wealth her husband left, her care retain’d
For one tall Youth, and widow she remain’d;
His love respectful all her care repaid,
Her wishes watch’d, and her commands obey’d.
Sober he was and grave from early youth,