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She saw before the rest,—to her Her own heart was interpreter.— She knew the fixed, yet timid look, As if the soul some treasure took;— She knew the soft, yet eager tone; So had she looked, so had she spoken: The past now made the present known By many a sad familiar token. Ah! those who love can well divine The slightest look, the merest sign.— And she was gay,—though love is strong, Yet pride is stronger still; She felt, but shewed not of her wrong— It mastered not her will. Strange! her young heart could have such power Upon its most impassioned hour.