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[Sent to a friend who had complained that I was glad enough to see him when he came, but didn't seem to miss him if he stayed away.]

cannot pleasures, while they last, Be actual unless, when past, They leave us shuddering and aghast,
 * With anguish smarting?

And cannot friends be firm and fast,
 * And yet bear parting?

And must I then, at Friendship's call, Calmly resign the little all (Trifling, I grant, it is and small)
 * I have of gladness,