Chapter 1893 of 1964 · 55 words · ~1 min read

LXV.

Her black, bright, downcast, yet _espiègle_ eye, Had gathered a large tear into its corner, Which the poor thing at times essayed to dry, For she was not a sentimental mourner Parading all her sensibility, Nor insolent enough to scorn the scorner, But stood in trembling, patient tribulation, To be called up for her examination.