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MARTHA busy about household affairs. / MARY sitting at the feet of CHRISTUS.
MARTHA. / She sitteth idly at the Master's feet. / And troubles not herself with household cares. / 'T is the old story. When a guest arrives / She gives up all to be with him; while I / Must be the drudge, make ready the guest-chamber, / Prepare the food, set everything in order, / And see that naught is wanting in the house. / She shows her love by words, and I by works.