[201] Con-ceitˊ-ed-ness, pride, vanity.

[202] Sup-pressˊ, to restrain, to conceal.

XXIII.—THE WORK OF TO-DAY.

CHARLES MACKAY.

1. If Fortune with a smiling face,

Strew roses on our way,

When shall we stoop to pick them up?

To-day, my friend, to-day.

But should she frown with face of care.