That love's dull smart distressed my heart br He shrewdly learnt to see, br But that I was in love with a dead man br Never suspected he. br br br He searched for the trace of a pictured face, br He watched each missive come, br And a note that seemed like a love-line br Made him look frozen and glum. br br br He dogged my feet to the city street, br He followed me to the sea, br But not to the neighbouring churchyard br Did he dream of following me.