We promise great things for the morrow,

No matter how bright the sun’s ray;

But oft we’re defeated by sorrow,

So why not fulfil them to-day.

SUNDIAL IN THE GROUNDS OF BROUGHTON HALL, Nr. BANBURY.

“A stitch taken in time saves nine,”

Not so with each hour that I mark;

These increase on this dial mine,

And you lose what I gain ’til dark.