1839] My Mother's Character 49 



she cared for, and there I found the following verses from 

 In Memoriam. It may be truly said that they are an 

 epitome of her life : 



I know that this was Life, the track 

 Whereon with equal feet we fared; 

 And then, as now, the day prepared 



The daily burden for the back. 



But this it was that made me move 



As light as carrier-birds in air; 



I loved the weight I had to bear, 

 Because it needed help of Love: 



Nor could I weary, heart or limb, 



When mighty Love would cleave in twain 

 The lading of a single pain, 



And part it, giving half to him. 



