Chapter 36 A KISS.

As she sped fast through sun and shade

The happy winds upon her played,

Blowing the ringlets from the braid;

She looked so lovely as she swayed

The rein with dainty finger-tips.

A man had given all other bliss

And all his worldly worth for this:

To waste his whole heart in one kiss

Upon her perfect lips.

When Mrs. Vereker