This loving attention to others, united

With naive self-unconsciousness, charms me the most.

'What hearts that unthinkingly under short jackets

Are beating to-day in a wonderful wise

About racing, or jumping, or cricket, or rackets,

One day will beat at a smile from those eyes!

Ah, how I envy the one that shall win her,

And see that sweet smile no ill-humour shall damp,

Shining across the spread table at dinner,

Or cheerfully bright in the light of the lamp.