A free accord of lovers, heart with heart,
Who hold together, having leave to part,
Gives the best warrant that their love is true.
Anna [warmly].
O no—Love’s bond when it is fresh and young
Is of a stuff more precious and more strong.
Lind [thoughtfully].
Possibly the ideal flower may blow,
Even as that snowdrop,—hidden by the snow.
Falk [with a sudden outburst].