Life in the Clearings versus the Bush

by Susanna Moodie

'Tis the essence of each sweet bud that blows;

Then come, and with me the banquet share,

Let us breathe together the mountain air!"

CHAPTER VI
The Singing Master

The Singing-School.

"Conceit's an excellent great-coat, and sticks

Close to the wearer for his mortal life;

It has no spot nor wrinkle in his eyes,

And quite cuts out the coats of other men."

S.M.