Is good, or bad, or gay;
Is dull or bright, to suit all minds,
By night as well as day.
The patient seaman keeps with care my whole,
And well it knows his secrets night and day;
And though it has no tongue, nor heart, nor soul,
It tells the story of the ship’s long way.
189. There is a word of six letters. Take off three letters at either end, and add another letter, and it will make one of the most useful members of the body.
190.
Tell me why is it, if you lend