Unless his purse could for his comforts pay.”
So Isaac judged, and to his wife appealed,
But yet acknowledged it was best to yield:
“Perhaps his pension, with what sums remain
Due or unsquander’d, may the man maintain;
Refuse we must not.” - With a heavy sigh
The lady heard, and made her kind reply: -
“Nor would I wish it, Isaac, were we sure
How long this crazy building will endure;
Like an old house, that every day appears