Why do mostly so the youthful?

And why mostly so in Spring-time?

Over all these knotty questions,

I intend to ponder further,

On the gable-roof to-morrow."

Margaretta plucked some roses,

Took then Werner's hat, and gaily

With the fairest ones adorned it.

"Poor pale man, till there are blooming

On your own cheeks just such roses,