"And this, on second thoughts, was what
Augustus hit upon, and he
Affirmed a passion, strong and hot.
Where one might hear but none might see,
And was accepted on the spot,
But not, confound you, Sir, by me.
"Yours was the fault, you monster, who,
Unmoved, unblushing, dare to dine!"
Her victim turned a little blue
And cleared his throat and muttered, "Mine?"