Good-humour stopped to mark

The glowworm's light, enchanted; When Science-but 'twas dark

To read an essay panted.

Anon the beetle hums,

Good-humour hearkens to it; But Science, when it comes,

Will thrust a sharp pin through it.

The thronging stars steal forth,
Yet Science views no wonder ;
He speaks of east and north,
Of meteors, belts, and thunder.
Of distance, shown by miles,

But scarce his eye upraises;
His mute companion smiles,
And blesses while he gazes.

As homeward now they stroll,
The mind of Science stranded,
Good-humour feels his soul

With rich delight expanded.
While Science, sleepy drone,

His chamber seeks-the upper— Good-humour, not alone,

Is sitting down to supper.

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