She stepped forward, with her hands clasped nervously in front. An expectant hush fell over the crowd as she began to sing.
Suvi delivered each note in a pure, high treble that seemed to bring all the world to perfect stillness. Tom needed all his concentration not to let his trembling fingers falter on the strings, and at first he hardly listened to the words. Then she turned towards him, and met his eyes, and the room emptied save for the two of them.
Oh Rose, oh Rose, my love, he knows,
The secret deep within my heart.
Though far he goes, the tide still flows,
Twixt him and me, when we must part.
Oh Moon, oh Moon, my heart doth swoon,
With need, such need for his embrace.
Oh gentle June, return quite soon,
That I may see his handsome face.
Oh Sea, oh Sea, please bring to me,
