The Poems of Emily Dickinson, Variorum Edition, Franklin, 1998
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Wert Thou but ill - that I might show theeHow long a Day I could endure Though thine attention stop not on me Nor the least signal, Me assure - Wert Thou but stranger in ungracious country -And Mine - the Door Thou paused at, for adoubtful passing bounty - No More - Accused - wert Thou - and Myself - Tribunal - Convicted - sentenced - Ermine - not to MeHalf thedistinction Condition, thy Reverse - to follow - Just to partake - the infamy - The Tenant of the narrow Cottage, wert Thou - Permit to be The Housewife in thy low attendanceContenteth Me - No Service hast Thou, I would notattempt achieve it - To die - or live - The first - Sweet,That was proved I, ere I saw thee - ForLife is - • [Life Life - be Love -