THE COMMON LOT.

Auckland Star, Volume XLIV, Issue 177, 26 July 1913, Page 13

THE COMMON LOT.

rt is .1 common fate—a woman's lot— To waste on one the riches of her sou , Who takes the wealth she elves him, but Repay ihc interest, and much less the whole. As I look r.P into your eyes, anil wait Vor some response to my fond g_ze and touch. . It seems to mc there is no sadder fate Than to be doomed to loving overmuch. \re you not kind? At. yes. so very kind— -o" thoughtful of my comfort, and so true. Yes vcs. dear heart: bur. I. not being blind, Know that I am not ioved, as I love you. One tenderer word, n little longer kiss-. Will till my soul ,vltn music and with sonir; \nd if you seem abstracted, or I miss The heart-tone from your voice, my world goes wrong. And oftentimes you think mc childishweak — When at some thoughtless word the tears will start; You <-annot understand now augnt you speak lias power to stir the depths of my poor heart. I cannot help it. dear—l wish I could, Or feign indifference -where I now adcre: For if I seemed to love you less, you would. Manlike. I have no doubt, love mc the more. "Tis a sad gift, that much applauded thine, A constant heart; for fact doth daily prove That constancy finds oft a cruel sting, -Tide fickle'natures win the deeper love. -EJla Wheeler W_co_,