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1.53 The Exchange

THE EXCHANGE

We pledged our hearts, my love and I,—

 I in my arms the maiden clasping;

I could not guess the reason why,

 But, oh! I trembled like an aspen.


Her father's love she bade me gain;

 I went, but shook like any reed!

I strove to act the man—in vain!

 We had exchanged our hearts indeed.


1804