“I expect nothing less than, some forthcoming day,

“To be broke up and used for your firing.”

“No never,” cried I, as I started awake,

“I’ll keep thee as long as I’m able

“And each friend that my humble cheer will partake,

“Shall be welcome around my oak table.”

——:o:——

ALL’S WELL.

Deserted by the waning moon,

When skies proclaim night’s cheerless noon,