He with two of his sisters did constantly meet;
And when his day’s work had all been performed,
At the same fireside he found a third seat.
His faithfulness such, so true-hearted was he,
That love in return could not be denied;
As one of the family—he soon ceased to be
The stranger, who lately for work had applied.
Youth passed into manhood, and with it there came
New duties to fill, new plans to pursue;
But a fatal disease now seizes his frame,