I'm very lonely now, Mary, For the poor make no new friends; But oh they love the better still The few our Father sends!

Summary

This quote signifies the speaker's loneliness and longing for companionship. The phrase "the poor make no new friends" suggests that the speaker, who may be in a disadvantaged position, finds it difficult to form new connections. Despite the lack of new friends, they find solace and cherish the few individuals that "our Father sends." It highlights the significance and value the speaker places on the limited relationships they have, emphasizing the immense importance of those few genuine connections in their life.

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