The storm is past , and I 'm at rest ; So , Mary , weep no more for me . ` Oh maiden dear , yourself prepare ; We soon shall meet upon that shore Where love is free from doubt and care , And you and I shall part no more . ' Loud crew the cock , the shadow fled ; No more her Sandy did she see ; But soft the passing spirit said , ` Sweet Mary , weep no more for me . ' ` The constant jollity of that boy is worth a fortune to him . He 'll never sink with such a buoyant spirit to keep him afloat through life , ' said Mrs Jo , as the roses were tossed back with much applause when the song ended . ` Not he ; and it 's a blessing to be grateful for , is n't it ? We moody people know its worth . Glad you like my first tableau . Come and see number two . Hope it is n't spoilt ; it was very pretty just now . This is `` Othello telling his adventures to Desdemona '' . ' The second window framed a very picturesque group of three . Mr March in an arm-chair , with Bess on a cushion at his feet , was listening to Dan , who , leaning against a pillar , was talking with unusual animation . The old man was in shadow , but little Desdemona was looking up with the moonlight full upon her into young Othello 's face , quite absorbed in the story he was telling so well . The gay drapery over Dan 's shoulder , his dark colouring , and the gesture of his arm made the picture very striking , and both spectators enjoyed it with silent pleasure , till Mrs Jo said in a quick whisper : ` I 'm glad he 's going away . He 's too picturesque to have here among so many romantic girls . Afraid his `` grand , gloomy , and peculiar '' style will be too much for our simple maids . ' ` No danger ; Dan is in the rough as yet , and always will be , I fancy ; though he is improving in many ways . How well Queenie looks in that soft light ! ' ` Dear little Goldilocks looks well everywhere . '
And with a backward glance full of pride and fondness , Mrs XXXXX went on .
Dan Desdemona Jo Mary Mr Queenie colouring first jollity storm