Penny Dreadfuls, 1843 · page 59 of 257
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50 A SEQUEL TO CXXXI. Juan became a frequent visitor At Lady Pinchbeck’s house ;—but he took care Not to betray his private motive,—nor Pay marked attention unto Rose when dnbinad His visits seemed intended only for The little Leila ;—nor was Rose aware For many weeks that she could claim a part Of the kind sympathies of Juan’s heart. CXXXIH, At length she read the truth. However pure, However far from unchaste thoughts removed, However guileless—woman still is sure To read that secret of the heart. He loved— He feit the pangs which true love must endure— Affection’s bashfulness and fears he proved ; Bold as he was, he lost all confidence When awed by that fair maiden’s innocence. CXXXIII. He loved not now as he had loved before,— Respect with ardour and with hope combined And while he learnt her person to adore, His bosom owned the influence of her mind. He harboured not an unchaste thought—nay, more — Hie often threw regretful looks behind Upon the past—especially when she Gazed on him for a moment timidly. COMMEMOOKXS.6OLN