ladies’ names. 45 
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Signification . . Constancy. 
Emblem Blue Hyacinth. 
Sentiment .... Constancy in Love 
“ Constance, dear, my fortune’s gone, 
I cannot claim my bride. 
Life’s road I ’ll walk all sad and lone, 
Without you by my side. 
“ Five hundred pounds ! I *ve lost it all ! 
And am a ruined man ; 
Alone, alone, I’ll stand or fall,— 
I will not claim your hand.” 
“ I ’m glad you need five hundred pounds,” 
The maiden laughing said ! — 
The lover’s wonder was profound ! 
He sadly thus replied : — 
“ Is this your bosted love for me ? 
How have I been deceived ! 
That you would laugh at misery, 
I never would believe.” 
“ I ’m glad you need five hundred pounds,” 
And the maiden laughed anew, 
“ This riddle now I will expound, — 
Then say if I am false to you. 
