—That only serves to make us grieve
With oft and tedious taking-leave,
Like some poor nigh-related guest
That may not rudely be dismist,
Yet hath outstay’d his welcome while,
And tells the jest without the smile.
S. T. Coleridge.
—That only serves to make us grieve
With oft and tedious taking-leave,
Like some poor nigh-related guest
That may not rudely be dismist,
Yet hath outstay’d his welcome while,
And tells the jest without the smile.
S. T. Coleridge.