FRUITS IN THE HOME 



" 80 doirn we sit, though not till each had cast 



I'lcased looks around the delicate repast 



Rich cream, and snoir-uyhite eggs fresh from the nest, 



With amber honey from the mountain's breast; 



Strawberries from Jane or woodland, offering wild 



Of children's industry, in hillocks piled; 



Cakes for the nonce, and butter fit to lie 



Upon a lordly dish; frank hospitality 



}\'hcrc simple art with bounteous nature vied. 



And cottage comfort shunned not seemly pride." 



WORDSWORTH'S EPISTLE 



[1399J 



