But, when that was all over we had potheen in store,

With a welcome I’d give it, which makes it much more,

Then no more of your valleys, with your mountains so high,

Where there’s nought to be had but a bleak wind and sky!

But come to the cottage, where plenty you’ll see,

With a “Keith mille falthee,” you’re welcome to me.

Anonymous.


The Trifle.

There’s not in the wide world so tempting a sweet