The Way I read a Letter's -- this --

The Way I read a Letter's -- so[^a1]this --
'Tis first -- I lock the Door --
And push it with my fingers -- next --
For transport it be sure --

[^a1: so | so]

And then I go the furthest off
To counteract a knock --
Then draw my little Letter forth
And slily[^a2]softly[^a3]slowly pick the lock --

[^a2: slily | slily]

[^a3: softly | softly]

Then -- glancing narrow, at the Wall --
And narrow at the door[^a4]floor
For firm Conviction of a Mouse
Not exorcised before --

[^a4: door | door]

Peruse how infinite I am
To no one that You -- know --
And sigh for lack of Heaven --
but not The Heaven God bestow --