And gain admission. I confess
The ruse has oft been tried before,
But it succeeded as of yore.
Together in a close barred cell
The lovers were, and sewed all day,
Nor heeded how time flew away.—
“What's that I hear? Refection bell!
“'Tis time to part. Adieu!—Farewell!—
“How's this?” exclaimed the abbess, “why
“The last at table?”—“Madam, I