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 shall have your red

rose。 I will build it out of music by moonlight; and stain it with my own

heart's…blood。 All that I ask of you in return is that you will be a true

lover; for Love is wiser than Philosophy; though she is wise; and mightier

than Power; though he is mighty。 Flame… coloured are his wings; and

coloured like flame is his body。 His lips are sweet as honey; and his

breath is like frankincense。〃

The Student looked up from the grass; and listened; but he could not

understand what the Nightingale was saying to him; for he only knew the

things that are written down in books。

But the Oak…tree understood; and felt sad; for he was very fond of the

little Nightingale who had built her nest in his branches。

〃Sing me one last song;〃 he whispered; 〃I shall feel very lonely when

you are gone。〃

So the Nightingale sang to the Oak…tree; and her voice was like water

bubbling from a silver jar。

When she had finished her song the Student got up; and pulled a note…

book and a lead…pencil out of his pocket。

〃She has form;〃 he said to himself; as he walked away through the

grove … 〃that cannot be denied to her; but has she got feeling? I am afraid

not。 In fact; she is like most artists; she is all style; without any sincerity。

She would not sacrifice herself for others。 She thinks merely of music;

and everybody knows that the arts