Let's see," said M'Clan, as he thoughtfully sat,

"'In My Cottage' is easy—I'll practise at that."

He blew at his "Cottage," and blew with a will,

For a year, seven months, and a fortnight, until

(You'll hardly believe it) M'Clan, I declare,

Elicited something resembling an air.

It was wild—it was fitful—as wild as the breeze—

It wandered about into several keys;