An apprehension she is jeopardized,—
And further, if the friend partake the fear,
And, in a commendable charity
Which trusteth all, trust her that she mistrusts,—
What do they but obey law—natural law?
Pretence may this be and a cloak for sin,
And circumstances that concur i' the close
Hint as much, loudly—yet scarce loud enough
To drown the answer 'strange may yet be true':
Innocence often looks like guiltiness.