At first sight, if the bird be flown;

But what fair field or grove he sings in now,

That is to him unknown.

And yet, as angels, in some brighter dreams,

Call to the soul when man doth sleep,

So some strange thoughts transcend our wonted themes,

And into glory peep.

Henry Vaughan.

A LOVE AFFAIR AT CRANFORD.
By MRS. GASKELL.