344 LESSONS IN AGRICULTURE 



seen all the graces and gentleness in thought and word 

 that make the happy illumination which, on the inside 

 of the house, correspond to morning sunlight outside, 

 falling on quiet dewy fields. Out of such homes nei- 

 ther knaves in politics, nor tyrants in business competi- 

 tion can ever come. With such homes, the golden age 

 already dawning as the new century opens hastens its 

 steps. 



And for the woman in that home : 

 "A woman, in so far as she beholdeth 



Her one Beloved 's face ; 

 A mother with a great heart that enfoldeth 



The children of the race; 

 A body free and strong, with that high beauty 



That comes of perfect use is built thereof ; 

 A mind where reason ruleth over duty, 



And justice reigns with love; 

 A self-poised, royal soul, brave, wise, and tender, 



No longer blind and dumb ; 

 A human being of unknown splendor, 

 Is she who is to come. ' ' 



