Have you read Shakespeare’s works, my friend? Ned says.
His works! no never—but I have his plays.
Lines written in a Lady’s Album.
Yes, I shall live! the voice of fame
Will not be lost to me and mine,
Since, lady, I may write my name
Upon this spotless leaf of thine.
The eager hands of future ages
Will catch the volume left by thee;
And those who dwell within its pages