Robert Frost, "Not To Keep"

Not to Keep They sent him back to her. The letter cameSaying... And she could have him. And beforeShe could be sure there was no hidden illUnder the formal writing, he was in her sight,Living. They gave him back to her aliveHow else? They are not known to send the deadAnd not disfigured visibly. His face?His hands? She had to look, and ask,"What was it, dear?" And she had given allAnd still she