ance only half remedied is a grievance still, as any philosopher will tell you; so, to do away all mischief, and all pretence for it, I took her other hand. She knew it would be useless to struggle; so she remained as peaceable as a lamb. Just then came on the fit of the lips, and the nervous spasm; and under their sad influence I drew her forward, and — O dear! I don't know how it is our lips met, and I kissed her once, twice, thrice, and again and again, and I am not sure for I was a good deal flurried- but several times after that. She burst into tears, and her head dropped on my shoulder. I have only to add that Dr. Brownlocks is now my wife. I'VE nailed my colors to the mast; I shall not change. She that I love I cannot change. So oft mine eye I've nailed my colors to the mast; I shall not change my faith below. |