And lived with him a most unhappy life,
And though the hot tears down her cheeks did flow
The monster heeded not Miss Sandford’s woe.
But seeing that she now was ruined quite,
She stood upon her feet in female might,
And with her pale hand stretched towards his face
Said, “God will curse thee for my deep disgrace.”
Forboding were the words Miss Sandford said,
For murderous thoughts were in the wretch’s head.
He set to work, and speedily did plan,