We vowed with solemn mien,
Whoe'er should greet the other first
With "Bon jour, Philippine!"
"Bon jour"—I dreamt of it all night,
At dawn recalled it yet,
But clean forgot it whilst I shaved—
At breakfast then we met.
I'd only time, I know, to think
Maid sweeter ne'er was seen,
When you, with laughter-dancing eyes,