"Let Rufus weep, rejoice, stand, sit, or walk,

Still he can nothing but of Naevia talk; {[5]}

Let him eat, drink, ask questions, or dispute,

Still he must speak of Naevia or be mute;

He writ to his father, ending with this line,—

'I am, my lovely Naevia, ever thine.'"

R.


[XIII. HOW TO BEAR POVERTY]

[No. 114. Wednesday, July 11, 1711. Steele.]