He saw me—swift as thought from off thee leaping,

He led thee by one hand;

And with the other clasped me, sweetly keeping

Me under Love’s command.

Ah! then began a walk through Eden’s glory—

We wandered slowly on;

While I, deep blushing, saw and read the story

That through his blue eyes shone.

We sat, and let thee browse—came some light laughter

To ease our brimming hearts,