  HOW do our friendships come to us? As unbidden Guest to festal board, Ere the jests pass round and the wine is poured; When the hostess’ plan is disarranged, And the place of each is slightly changed To make room for the Guest unbidden. Thus do our friendships come to us! And the currents of life are strangely stirred, And we never again, by glance or word, Assign the guests to the old-time place, Nor so lightly murmur the wonted “grace,” Because of the Guest unbidden! |
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