Be other man and woman than we were!

Think it out, you who have the time! for me,—

I cannot say less; more I will not say.

Leave it to God to cover and undo!

Only, my dulness should not prove too much!

—Not prove that in a certain other point

Wherein my husband blamed me,—and you blame,

If I interpret smiles and shakes of head,—

I was dull too. Oh, if I dared but speak!

Must I speak? I am blamed that I forwent