But there are others who without a thought

Waste bags of gold and lack at last a groat

Wherewith to pay, and then—but when too late—

In tears discover their impoverish’d state;

Whilst, on the other hand, those keeping well in mind—

Economy, will always comfort find;

Their homes their castles—whether small or great—

Are ramparts of defence by day or night,—

No bitter whinings, nor remorseless sighs,

Reproachful twitt’rings o’er invented lies,