e'en

E'en ifOne were in looks and acts and words thy peer,Though like thee, she less lovely would appear.

Care, mad to see a man sae happy, E'en drown'd himsel' amang the nappy!

E'en the boy upon the burningDeck has got a word to say, Something rather cross concerningShorter hours and better pay.

Saving the reverence of your grace, we stole him, E'en out of the next chamber to ye.Py.

The following Tuesday was Hallow E'en and where is your school-girl who does not revel in its privileges?