"Forth to his business when the Whirlwind sallies,
He is all alive to get it done;--
He on his pathway never lags nor dallies;
But is ever up, and on the run.

"Though ever whirling, never growing dizzy;
Motion gives him buoyancy and power.
All who have known him own that he is busy,
Doing much in half a fleeting hour.

"Oh! there is nothing--when our work's before us,--
Like _despatch;_ for, while our time is brief,
Some sweeping blast may suddenly come o'er us,
Lose our place, and turn another leaf!

"Whirlwind, Whirlwind, though you're but a flurry,
And so odd the business you pursue;--
Though you come on, and are off, in such a hurry,
I have caught a hint; and now adieu!"




=The Disobedient Skater Boys=

Said William to George, "It is New-Year's day!
And now for the pond and the merriest play!
So, on with your cap; and away, away,
We'll off for a frolic and slide,
Be quick--be quick, if you would not be chid