Let them newly be clad!
And since I am glad
That it served as a proof so decided,
The cost will by me be provided."
1808. ——- THE WALKING BELL
A CHILD refused to go betimes
To church like other people;
He roam'd abroad, when rang the chimes
On Sundays from the steeple.
His mother said: "Loud rings the bell,
Its voice ne'er think of scorning;
Unless thou wilt behave thee well,
'Twill fetch thee without warning."
The child then thought: "High over head