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Hermione
"That's true," I said, "I often ape
The Ape to get my Art in shape—
And with the Simian going strong,
Behold, another Rennysawng!"
"Perhaps," she said, "across the verge
Of darkness, from the Cosmic Urge,
The Light is speeding in bright waves,
E'en now to show the way to slaves!"
"The thought," I said, "is cheerful—but
These Swamis will chew betel-nut!"
"Alas!" she said, "alas! too true!
But oh! it's wonderful of you
To sympathize and understand——
(She gestured with a jeweled hand)—
"The joy of being understood!"
"Our talk," I said, "has done me good."
