Two

IIow does a woman love? Once, no more, Though Ufo forever its loss deplore; Deep in sorrow or deep in sin, One king reigneth lier heart witliin. One alone, by night and day, Jloves her spirit to curse or pray. One voice only can cali her soul Back from the grasp oí death's control; Though loves beset her, or fricnds deride, Yea, when she smileth another's bride, Still for her master her Iife makes moan. Once is forever, and once alone. How does a man love? Once for all. The sweetest voices of Iife may cali, Sorrow daunt him, or death dismay, Joy's red roses bedeck his way; Fortune smile, or jest, or frown, The cruel thumb of the world turn down. Loss betray him, or love delight, Through storm or sunshine, by day or night, "Wandering, toiling, asleep, awake, Though bouIs may maddèn or weak hearts . break, BettóR.than, wif e, or chüd, or pelf, Once and forever, he toves - himsclf.