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His Mother, too, no, doubt, aboveHer other Children him did love:For, was she here, or was she there,She thought of him with constant care,And more than Mother's love.
And proud she was of heart, when cladIn crimson stockings, tartan plaid,And bonnet with a feather gay,To Kirk he on the sabbath dayWent hand in hand with her.
A Dog, too, had he; not for need,But one to play with and to feed;Which would have led him, if bereftOf company or friends, and leftWithout a better guide.
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