But, I the stranger, knew that I must stay,

Pace up the weed-grown paths and down,

Till one afternoon—there is just a doubt—

But I fancy I heard a tiny shout—

From an upper window a bird flew out—

And I went my way.

THE SHADE-CATCHERS

I think they were about as high

As haycocks are. They went running by

Catching bits of shade in the sunny street: