It was too late. — Alcestis hung her head.
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adly I came down to the earth, again. ‘Home!’ said Alcestis, now : Evadne kissed my brow ; And, by our torrent’s course, we toiled downto the plain.” The little waters trickled down the beach, And landward sounds fell, faintly, to their rest. The dews were heavy, and that sad, soft speech Had ceased, just when the ear had liked itbest. The young man was alone,
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