LADIES’ NAMES. 45 
Signification . . Constancy. 
Emblem. Blue Hyacinth. 
Sentiment .... Constancy in Lore 
“ 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. 
“ Live hundred pounds ! I ’ye 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 fire 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. 
