“Good-night,” I’d say; “Good-night—good-by!”

“Good-night”—from her with half a sigh—

“Good-night!” “Good-night!” And then

And then I do not go, but stand,

Again lean on the railing, and—

Begin it all again.

Ah! that was many a day ago—

That pleasant summer-time—although

The gate is standing yet;

A little cranky, it may be,