"Hope not to find delight in us," they say,
"For we are spotless, Jessy; we are pure."[[71]]
Compare with this some of the words of Ellen:—
"Ah, why," said Ellen, sighing to herself,
"Why do not words, and kiss, and solemn pledge,
And nature, that is kind in woman's breast,
And reason, that in man is wise and good,
And fear of Him who is a righteous Judge,—
Why do not these prevail for human life,
To keep two hearts together, that began