Cool grows the sick and feverish calm,

Relaxt the frosty twine; 10

The pine-tree dreameth of the palm,

The palm-tree of the pine.

As soon shall nature interlace

Those dimly-visioned boughs,

As these young lovers face to face 15

Renew their early vows.

Lord Houghton.

CCLXVI
A SUMMER REMINISCENCE.