think I miss your merit,

I'll try to help a little here your true and loving

spirit."

"Reflect, my love," I said, "once more," with

bursting heart, half crying,

"Two of the girls cut very sore, and most of

them are trying!"

And then that' gentle-hearted maid kissed me

and bent above me,

"O Abe," she said, "don't be afraid,—I'll try to