Such sound as loads the summer breeze,

When, gathering their sweet store, the bees

Crowd yon broad linden-tree,

The flowery, shadowy linden-tree!

Mary R. Mitford.

SONG FOR THE SPINNING-WHEEL.

FOUNDED UPON A BELIEF PREVALENT AMONG THE PASTORAL VALES OF WESTMORELAND.

Swiftly turn the murmuring wheel!

Night has brought the welcome hour,

When the weary fingers feel