He loves! If in the bygone years br Thine eyes have ever shed br Tears - bitter, unavailing tears, br For one untimely dead - br If in the eventide of life br Sad thoughts of her arise, br Then let the memory of thy wife br Plead for my boy - he dies! br br He dies! If fondly laid aside br In some old cabinet, br Memorials of thy long-dead bride br Lie, dearly treasured yet, br Then let her hallowed bridal dress - br Her little dainty gloves - br Her withered flowers - her faded tress - br Plead for my boy - he loves!br br William Schwenck Gilbertbr br