With his crown of water-lilies—

Curling ev'ry dimpled ripple

As he leapt into the starlight,

As he clasped her charmed reflection

Glowing to his crystal bosom—

As he whisper'd "Wand'ring Whiteness,

Rest upon my crystal bosom!

Join this little water party."...

Yet she spoke not, only murmured:—

Down into the water stept she,