I am contented to adore
An angel near at hand.'
"'Oh, Rosabel!' I exclaimed, 'I always thought you were an angel, and now I know it, for both Love and Dove have testified to the fact. Out of the mouths of two witnesses has the truth been established. You are an angel, Rosabel, but please don't fly away.'
"'Nonsense, Toney! Don't go crazy. Be quiet—hush! Listen!'
"'That is Bliss,' said I; and we heard him singing,—
'My little, lovely, laughing maid!
So great a thief thou art,
I do declare, I am afraid
Thou'st stolen all my heart.
'Thou'st stolen the lily's purest white,