It linked all perplexèd meanings I have sought, but I seek it vainly, Which came from the soul of the Organ, It may be that Death's bright angel It may be that only in Heaven H TOO LATE. USH! speak low; tread softly; Yet stern want and sorrow Even now you trace Of the still white face. Restless, helpless, hopeless, She who toiled and laboured Yes, they did forgive her ; Brought her home at last ; Strove to cover over Their relentless past. Ah, they would have given. Wealth, and home, and pride, To see her just look happy They strove hard to please her, And besides, one sorrow If she had but lingered Just a few hours more ; Or had this letter reached her Just one day before! I can almost pity Even him to-day; Though he let this anguish. Yet she never blamed him :— I have read the letter: Many a weary year, For one word she hungered-- If she could but hear it, Could but understand; See-I put the letter In her cold white hand. Even these words, so longed for, Do not stir her rest; For God judges best. She needs no more pity,--- THE REQUITAL. OUD roared the Tempest, Passed down the street, With trailing pinions, And weary feet. The moon was hidden; She beat her wings At each window pane, And pleaded for shelter, But all in vain :- "Listen," they said, "To the pelting rain!" She sobbed, as the laughter Your heart's desire." The dreamer sat watching Down hope's bright stream; ... So he wove her wailing Into his dream. The worker toiled on, For his time was brief; The mourner was nursing But fiercer the Tempest At a humble door, A weary woman, Pale, worn, and thin, With the brand upon her Of want and sin, |