But fairly show what love has done for you.”
“Agreed, my daughter; what my heart has known
Of Love’s strange power, shall be with frankness shown:
But let me warn you, that experience finds
Few of the scenes that lively hope designs.”
“Mysterious all,” said Nancy; “you, I know,
Have suffered much; now deign the grief to show, -
I am your friend, and so prepare my heart
In all your sorrows to receive a part.”
The Widow answer’d: “I had once, like you,