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Rh A bright face eager peers between

The lattice wreathed with flowering vines,

And with a half-impatient mien,

Has guessed the hours that intervene

Before some joy for which she pines.

The belle consults with Fahrenheit,

And lastly with her mirror true;

Then steps into the quiet street,

And gracefully her tiny feet

Present their owner to the view.

And ere the hour has passed away,

Full many a form of "fair and brave"—

Full many a knight, and lady gay,

In quest of pleasure or display,

Will stalk or trip along the pave.

FOUR.

FIVE.

Now the wealthy townsman, homeward hieing,

Clears the look of figures from his brow;

Walking with grand dignity, and trying

To affect an easy smile and bow—