IN AN OLD GARDEN 223 



broad-winged vulture " scaling the heavens by in- 

 visible stairs ." None are out of place where Nature 

 placed them, nor unbeautiful ; none are unlovable, 

 since their various qualities the rage of the one and 

 the gentleness of the other are but harmonious 

 lights and shades in the ever-changing living picture 

 that is so perfect* 



