Bends her head so richly curled,
Blushing with a thrill of bliss—
Daring youth has thrown a kiss!
“‘Ah,’ the maiden sighed, ‘how sweet
To be strolling down the street,
With a lover by my side,
Pledged to be his happy bride!’
Watchful teacher with a frown
Sternly draws the curtain down,
“Shuts the girl into the gloom