Chapter 103

“And lets the serious part of life run by As thin neglected sand, whiteness of name. You must be mine,” &c.

Seward’s note, and reading:—

... “Whiteness of name, You must be mine!”

Nonsense! “Whiteness of name” is in apposition to “the serious part of life,” and means a deservedly pure reputation. The following line—“You _must_ be mine!” means—“Though I do not enjoy you to-day, I shall hereafter, and without reproach.”

“The Spanish Curate.”