rima

That I could elude Rima's keener eyes I doubted; but that did not trouble me.

My every action, word, thought, had my feeling for Rima as a motive.

I had sat there a full hour when all at once Rima appeared at my side.

I will tell you that if you will first answer me one question, Rima.

To tell it, to show it, to me is now enough—is it not so, Rima?

They are lost, Rima—your people—but I am with you, and know what you feel, even if you have no words to tell it.

Rima, I can never hope to understand your sweet speech, much less to speak it.

But I should not let you go alone, Rima—your lonely days are over now.

First you will seek for me in the house, then in the wood, calling: 'Rima!

I shall be like that, hidden among the trees, saying: 'Am I different—not like Rima?