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LETTERS. 156
very pleasant. God be praised for every happy day you
have !
T ought now to speak a little of ourselves. ‘To-morrow
by this time we shall probably be in town. I cannot say
that this prospect delights me; but, of course, every thing
can be done. We sisters in the beginning have to occupy
our old rooms, and that pleases me. Our mother pictures
to herself this winter as a little “partie de plaisir;” but I
expect to find it very dull. She intends to receive visits,
to issue invitations, etc., etc.
May Agatha remain as well as she isnow! As to my-
self; I intend this winter to read, to write, to paint a great
deal. I hear from all quarters much that is gratifying
and flattering about my “Sketches,” but it makes very
little impression upon me: and then how far is it not to
the stars ; and to him who strives upwards, what are these
exhalations floating upon and dispersed by the winds?
Meanwhile I long to write, and may perhaps in the course
of the winter publish, the third volume of the “ Sketches.”
Since you left, I have written a little lively piece for this
volume, which I have entitled, “Spring in the North.”
Perhaps you would like to read it. Here you have it.
* SPRING IN THE NORTH.
Lo! the Queen of Spring one day,
Angrily her pinions folding,
Gave her son, young May, a scolding:
“ The first of May!
Alack the day!
Art not ashamed, thou wicked boy ?
Weeping still,
Damp and chill,
Dost thou come
Looking glum,
Marring all our hope and joy.”
‘Thou hadst orders
O’ er our borders
Flowers to spread, and azure skies;
To deck the woods
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