The Exchange

We pledged our hearts, my love and I,—

       &nbspI in my arms the maiden clasping;

I could not guess the reason why,

       &nbspBut, oh! I trembled like an aspen.



Her father's love she bade me gain;

       &nbspI went, but shook like any reed!

I strove to act the man—in vain!

       &nbspWe had exchanged our hearts indeed.