Shapes of Clay

  “To the will of the people we loyally bow!”
  That’s the minority shibboleth now. 
  O noble antagonists, answer me flat—­
  What would you do if you didn’t do that?

TO HER.

  O, Sinner A, to me unknown
  Be such a conscience as your own! 
  To ease it you to Sinner B
  Confess the sins of Sinner C.