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 But in each other, chiefly, pleased they see The graces most transcendent; and the light Of love within suffuses each dear face, And glows, as when through some fair vase or globe Translucent softly shines the embosomed flame.

So passed with silent feet the jocund Hours. Then while this first day of their wedded life Closed over them serene, and twilight fell, Hand clasped in hand they sat, till daylight died And set love's favorite star; too full their hearts For words; their silent bliss like some sweet dream. Thus for a time. But when the deepened shade Their faces veiled, it was as if each tongue Gained freedom and each heart, unlocked, Revealed its hidden treasures; and they talked As ne'er before of all the vanished past, Of present pleasures and of dawning hopes; Of all that each to each aspired to be In the great life-work. Then at last they kneeled With hearts in true accord before the throne,