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For my aim I should prefer another name: I seek, with general good in view, That gulf of difference to cross Which you from me and me from you Has sever'd, to our common loss.

In an ill-omen'd hour you came

Unfortunately yes, I own it: Your recent loss,—I might have known it, But your brave bearing re-assured me, And need of public credit lured me.

In grievous or in gladsome season I render help where need is plain; But, for another weighty reason, This time your mission is in vain.

And which, pray—?

I am building too.

You building? You adopt my view?

Not altogether.

[Pointing out of the window.]

Do you see?

Yonder