Maud Müller on an August day

Took the Fever of the Hay,

Sneezing she went and her shrill Ah-chee

The mock-bird echoed from the tree.

The Judge rode slowly down the lane

Smoothing his chestnut horse’s mane,

And drew his bridle in the shade

With a stimulation to greet the maid.

He spoke of the grass, and flowers, and trees,

The pollen from which makes sufferers sneeze,