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replied Hope, in his droll laughing way; "but you 

 shall have the song : " and as we rolled on he re- 

 peated 



THE WINDS. 



Be thankful when the north wind blows 

 For sheltered peace in hut or hall, 

 Let thought of many lacking all 



Thy heart dispose 

 To seek the sad with griefs untold, 

 And help the helpless and the old, 



When north wind blows. 



Be patient when the east wind blows 



With chilling blasts through lagging spring, 



It but delays the swallow's wing, 



Or budding rose ; 

 Slight are the ills that do not last, 

 While summer's bloom yet cometh fast, 



When east wind blows. 



Be joyous when the west wind blows 

 With balmy breath o'er field and flower ; 

 Work cheerfully, or, in the bower 



Thy loved one knows, 

 Kiss thy sweet maid ; but be ye wise, 

 Fix the glad day, time quickly flies 



When west wind blows. 



Be thoughtful when the south wind blows 



On ruddy fruit and ripened field, 



When earth and sea their treasures yield ; 



Their giver knows 

 If ye be worthy of possessing 

 With common gifts still deeper blessing, 



When south wind blows. 



