I thought the matter o'er. I vowed no more,

That I with grief would moisten any eye;

Henceforth, whene'er that Dustman passed my door,

Upon his beer he knew he could rely!

Nay more! For never heeding if my bin

Were full or empty, I that Dustman hailed;

His grateful smile my one desire to win;

I felt I could not help it if I failed.

Twice every week he came,—his twopence drew:

That Dustman seemed to brighten with his beer.