4 Introduction. 



rod and asters ; month by month, with the rich fruitage of the garden, and 

 with autumn's ruddy apples and golden pears. 



Thus, year by year, we trust to glide with you through the changing 

 seasons, till we become a household guest, an old friend ; one with whom 

 you could not bear to part ; one of whom the past has only sunny memo- 

 ries ; and the future, golden hopes. 



