Trudging to Eden, looking backward,

Trudging to Eden, looking backward,
I met Somebody’s little Boy
Asked him his name ― He lisped me “Trotwood” ―
Lady, did He belong to thee?

Would it comfort ― to know I met him ―
And that He didn’t look afraid?
I couldn’t weep ― for so many smiling
New Acquaintance ― this Baby made ―

Emily Dickinson

Emily met David Copperfield and his grandaunt on her way to Eden.

Trudging to Eden, looking backward,
I met a little Boy of a good family
Then I asked him his name. He lisped me “Trotwood”
Lady, did He belong to you?

”Would it comfort to know I met David
And that He didn’t look afraid?
I couldn’t weep for always smiling this Baby
Made New Acquaintance ――

* In his childhood David was not happy with his grandaunt (Betsy Trotwood).