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MESMERISM.
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24.
Now—now—the door is heard
Hark! the stairs and near—
Nearer—and here—
Now! and at call the third
She enters without a word.

25.
On doth she march and on
To the fancied shape—
It is past escape
Herself, now—the dream is done
And the shadow and she are one.

26.
First I will pray. Do Thou
That ownest the soul,
Yet wilt grant controul
To another nor disallow
For a time, restrain me now!