And neatly forms at home, what there they rudely plann’d; }
Content, for all his labour if he gains
Some words of praise, and sixpence for his pains.
Thus many a hungry day the Boy has fared,
And would have ask’d a dinner, had he dared.
When boys are playing, he for hours of school
Has sums to set, and copy-books to rule; 50
When all are met, for some sad dunce afraid,
He, by allowance, lends his timely aid—
Taught at the student’s failings to connive,