First Love

had entered upon speculations and ruined himself utterly.

That’s exceedingly possible,

rosy face and prominent eyes.

I was as happy as a fish in water, and I could have stayed in that room for ever, have never left that place.

tender untroubled bosom

felt all through my being a sort of intense blissfulness that verged on imbecility.

imperious, caressing, mocking

wary, sly, and rapacious

I started, I was struck dumb… .

I could have bowed down in adoration to those shoes… .