TO 



MY WIFE. 



TO THE MEMORY OF 

 HER MOTHER AND MINE. 



AND TO 



ALL THE NOBLE ARMY OF "WOMEN 

 IN THE RURAL HOMES 

 OF CANADA. 



"Send my little book afield 



Fronting praise or blame. 

 'With the shining flag and shield 

 Of your name." 



Lampman. 



