Old Man's Joy continued.

‘ May you be all as old as I,

‘ And see you? Sons to manhood grow;

‘ And, many a time before you die,

‘ Be just as pleas'd as I am now.’

Then, ( raising still his Mug and Voice,)

‘ An Old Man's weakness do n't despise!

‘ I love you well, my Girls and Boys;

‘ GOD bless you all;’ — so said his eyes ——

For, as he spoke, a big round drop

Fell bounding on his ample sleeve;

A witness which he could not stop,

A witness which all hearts believe.

Thou, FILIAL PIETY, wert there;

And round the ring, benignly bright,

Dwelt in the luscious half-shed tear,

And in the parting word — Good Night.