Absence

Oft in the tranquil hour of night,
When stars illume the sky,
I gaze upon each orb of light,
And wish that thou wert by.

Absence

Thou art gone from my gaze like a beautiful dream,
And I seek thee in vain by the meadow and stream.

Absence

For there's nae luck about the house;
There's nae luck at aw;
There's little pleasure in the house
When our gudeman's awa.

Absence

Among the defects of the bill [Lord Derby's] which are numerous, one provision is conspicuous by its presence and another by its absence.

Absence

All days are nights to see till I see thee,
And nights bright days when dreams do show thee me.

Absence

I dote on his very absence, and I wish them a fair departure.

Absence

Absences are a good influence in love and keep it bright and delicate.

Absence

Greater things are believed of those who are absent.

Absence

Absence makes the heart grow fonder.

Absence

Conspicuous by his absence.

Absence