The good we meant to do--the deeds
So oft misunderstood;
The thwarted good we try to do,
And would do, if we could,
The noble deeds we set upon
And have accomplished none--
Write them--and with them credit all
The bad we have not done.
--_Wilbur D. Nesbit._
Believe not each accusing tongue,
As most weak persons do;
But still believe that story wrong
Which ought not to be true.
--_Sheridan._