And rowed off at once with so charming an air,
And feathered her sculls with such neatness and care—
This Water-Girl was so delightfully fair!
For once I'm in luck—there is not the least doubt of it!
Alas that the voyage is concluded so soon!
The skiff's by the shore, and I slowly get out of it,
And wish the fair damsel "a good afternoon."
I raise my hat, and she looks so thrillingly!
I thank her much, and depart unwillingly!
She smiles, and she ripples her soft sunny hair;