And will be happy in a love like thine.”
The Husband doubted: he was kind but cool: -
“’Tis a strong friendship to arise at school;
Once more then, love, once more the sufferer aid, -
I too can pity, but I must upbraid:
Of these vain feelings then thy bosom free,
Nor be o’erwhelm’d by useless sympathy.”
The Wife again despatch’d the useless bribe,
Again essay’d her terrors to describe;
Again with kindest words entreated peace,