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The voice of weeping Betokens all too plainly their approach.

From The Seven Plays in English Verse by Sophocles

One vacant niche, whose ampler space Betokens special love and care, Contained no doubt a sculptured face Above the hallowed ashes there; While, just beneath, faint letters spell A faithful woman's fond farewell.

From Poems by Stoddard, John L. (John Lawson)