THE BROWNIES IN CANADA.

I think it will not be amiss—
Now while beside a flood like this,
That we may not again come near
On pleasure bound for many a year,
For us to take a boat or two
And down the stream our way pursue.”
Another said, ‘“We can command
A naphtha launch that’s near at hand.
°T will just about contain the crowd,
Yet every one have space allowed.”
Cried one, “‘ That suits us to a T!

At engineering trust to me,

I’ve had some practice at the art

And well can undertake the part.”

Another said, “Ill steer her straight

Between the rocks or islands great,

While all on board can take their rest

Nor be with creeping fears. oppressed.”

It was not long until the boat

Set out with every one afloat.

Some chanced a little skiff to find,

And this was soon attached behind,

And those were lucky, so they thought,

Who in that way a passage sought.

They sailed along with joke and smile,

And much enjoyed every mile,

Until some foaming crests appeared

That told of rapids that they neared.

The current was by far too strong

And wild for them to right the wrong.
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