I. ONE little moment more, Maud; One little whisper more; I have a word to speak, Maud, I never breathed before. What can it be but love, Maud? And do I rightly guess 'T is pleasant to your ear, Maud? O darling! tell me yes! II. The burden of my heart, Maud, There's little need to tell; There's little need to say, Maud, I've loved you long and well. There's language in a sigh, Maud, One's meaning to express; And yours -- was it for me, Maud? O darling! tell me yes! III. My eyes have told my love, Maud; And on my burning cheek You've read the tender thought, Maud My lips refused to speak. I gave you all my heart, Maud, 'T is needless to confess; And did you give me yours, Maud? O darling! tell me yes! IV. 'T is sad to starve a love, Maud, So worshipful and true; I know a little cot, Maud, Quite large enough for two; And you will be my wife, Maud? So may you ever bless, Through all your sunny life, Maud, The day you answered yes! |