It’s true! The lady didn’t shiver, Or blush, or suddenly turn white … Or even let an eyebrow quiver, Or press her lips together tight. Although Eugene with care inspected This placid lady, he detected No trace of Tanya from the past. And when he tried to speak at last, He found he couldn’t. She enquired When he’d arrived, and if of late he’d been back home at his estate— Then gave her spouse a look so tired, He took her arm. She moved away … And left Eugene in mute dismay.
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