XIX + 

Adieu she to the matron said + 

At the front gates, but in brief space + 

At early morn returns the maid + 

To the abandoned dwelling-place. + 

When in the study’s calm retreat, + 

Wrapt in oblivion complete, + 

She found herself alone at last, + 

Longtime her tears flowed thick and fast; + 

But presently she tried to read; + 

At first for books was disinclined, + 

But soon their choice seemed to her mind + 

Remarkable. She then indeed + 

Devoured them with an eager zest. + 

A new world was made manifest! + 