The Pearl was worth millions to you.

Be a Pig—and a fool—(you must be them)

But try to know Pearls when you see them!”

POOR HUMAN NATURE.

I saw a meagre, melancholy cow,

Blessed with a starveling calf that sucked in vain;

Eftsoon he died. I asked the mother how—?

Quoth she, “Of every four there dieth twain!”

Poor bovine nature!

I saw a sickly horse of shambling gait,