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Unto the spirit of mine art, which flows Back on my soul in mastery.—One last work! And I will shrine my wealth of glowing thoughts, Clinging affections, and undying hopes, All, all in that memorial!

Teresa.O, what dream Is this, mine own Eugene?—Waste thou not thus Thy scarce returning strength; keep thy rich thoughts For happier days! they will not melt away Like passing music from the lute—dear friend! Dearest of friends! thou canst win back at will The glorious visions.

Eugene.Yes! the unseen land Of glorious visions hath sent forth a voice To call me hence.—Oh! be thou not deceived! Bind to thy heart no earthly hope, Teresa! I must, must leave thee!—Yet be strong, my love, As thou hast still been gentle.

Teresa.O Eugene! What will this dim world be to me, Eugene,