XXXI + 

But Selfishness, Love’s cousin, held not long + 

Its fiery vigil in her single breast; + 

She fretted for the golden hour, and hung + 

Upon the time with feverish unrest⁠— + 

Not long⁠—for soon into her heart a throng + 

Of higher occupants, a richer zest, + 

Came tragic; passion not to be subdued, + 

And sorrow for her love in travels rude. + 