Tony, I am still thinking about that last stanza. So far, I haven't found anything I prefer. As for S8, this is how I unpack it (though you may see it differently). The question asks if she desires to cause me pain. If so, she should go ahead and dissolve the pearl of our friendship (which I see as valuable) and drink it, enjoying my distress. I have given up on her caring about me.
Susan
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