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[PETEY: I've finished my cornflakes.
MEG: Were they nice?
PETEY: Very nice.
MEG: I've got something else for you.
PETEY: Good.
-- "The Birthday Party", by Harold Pinter]

In the gloaming, oh my darling
When the lights are soft and low
And the quiet shadows, falling
Softly come and softly go

When the trees are sobbing faintly
With a gentle unknown woe
Will you think of me and love me
As you did once, long ago?

In the gloaming, oh my darling
Think not bitterly of me
Though I passed away in silence
Left you lonely, set you free

For my heart was tossed with longing
What had been could never be
It was best to leave you thus, dear
Best for you, and best for me

In the gloaming, oh my darling
When the lights are soft and low
Will you think of me, and love me
As you did once, long ago?