Helen Redeemed and Other Poems. Maurice Hewlett

They wept together, she for loss; for grace

       Of gain wept he. "No more," he said, "my sweet,

       Tell me no more."

       "Ah, hear the whole of it

       Before my hour is gone," she cried. But he

       Groaning, "I dare not stay here lest I see

       Him take thee again."

       Both hands to fold her breast,

       She shook her head; like as the sun through mist

       Shone triumph in her eyes. "Have no more fear

       Of him or any——" Then, hearing a stir

       Within the house, her finger toucht her lip,

       And one fixt look she gave of fellowship

       Assured—then turned and quickly went her way;

       And his light vanisht with her for that day.

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THE APOLOGY OF HELEN