And kissed him; and her lips, he felt,

Were wet with tears.... She wore a crown,

And amethysts, and a pale green gown....

After a while the clock struck three

And Polly beside him, on one knee,

Leaned above him and softly cried,

Wearing a white veil like a bride.

One candle on the sill was burning,

And Faustus sat in the corner, turning

Page after page with solemn care