to the many, witticisms not only require to be explained, like riddles, but are also like new shoes, which people require to wear many times before they get accustomed to them.
The stars are so far, far away!
It merely shews, after all, that affection is a habit.
Thou know'st how fearless is my trust in thee.
I have no parting sigh to give, so take my parting smile.
Oh, only those whose souls have felt this one idolatry can tell how precious is the slightest thing affection gives and hallows.