But ah! what thing am I? Fain would I know;

Or am I blind, or do I see but half?

With all my care, and looking round about,

I cannot view my face.

Mat. None see themselves

But by reflection; in this glass you may. [Gives her a glass.

Em. [Taking the glass, and looking.] What's this?

It holds a face within it:—Oh sweet face!

It draws the mouth, and smiles, and looks upon me,

And talks, but yet I cannot hear it speak;