CCLXXXII.

It was early days indeed for a wife,

In the very spring of her married life,

To be chill'd by its wintry weather—

But instead of sitting as Love-Birds do,

On Hymen's turtles that bill and coo—

Enjoying their "moon and honey for two,"

They were scarcely seen together!

CCLXXXIII.

In vain she sat with her Precious Leg