The Midsummer Medley for 1830: a Series of Comic Tales, Sketches, And ... 2
The Midsummer Medley for 1830: a Series of Comic Tales, Sketches, And ... 2
Smith, Horace, 1779-1849
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Again to linger round and listen. Oh ! can she bear to think that he Whom she has loved so tenderly. Her only earthly hope and stay. For ever should be wrench'd away ? 102 THE MOTHER'S MISTAKE. No, no!— to such heartr-withering grief Oblivion brings a short relief : She hears no sound, all objects swim Before her sight confused and dim ; She feels each sickening sense decay. Sinks shudd'ring down, and faints away ! Her child revives, — ^its fit is o'er ; When with afinghted zeal it tries By voi...ce and kisses to restore The mother's slumb'ring faculties ; Till nature's tides with quicken'd force Resume their interrupted course : Her eyes she opens, sees her boy. Gazes with sense-bevrilder'd start, Utters a thrilling cry of joy, Clasps him in transport to her heart. Stamps kisses on his mouth, his cheek. Looks up to heaven, and tries to speak ; But voice is drown'd in heaving throbs, Outgushing tears, and gasping sobs ! 103 ADVENTURE OF A LONDON TRAVELLER. Take heed — have open eyes, for thieves do foot by night.
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