CHAPTER XXXII.

PBOVEKBS, SAYINGS, ETC., ABOUT THE CHILD AND CHILDHOOD.

1. A beltless bairn cannot lie.—Scotch.

2. A burnt child dreads the fire.

3. A child is a Cupid become visible.—Novalis.

4. A daft nurse makes a wise wean.—Scotch.

5. A growing youth has a wolf in his belly.

6. A hungry belly has no ears.

7. A lisping lass is good to kiss.

8. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.