But behold the fellow later from his sheltering Alma Mater reach his educated fingers for some necessary cash;
All the wisdom he may utter doesn’t turn to bread and butter, and his Theses do not count for daily hash.
Coldblooded Criticism
Mr. Longfellow sent this little verse to the Columbus, Ohio, school children, who celebrated his birthday:
“If any thought of mine, e’er sung or told,
Has ever given delight or consolation,
Ye have repaid me back a thousand-fold
By every friendly sign and salutation.
With the compliments and good wishes of
H. W. Longfellow.”