How the Andirons Took a Walk. 241

Stand under the embers, and finish your talk,
You ‘re both much too heated to go for a walk.”

“Oh, yes,” said the Poker, ‘“’tis much better taste

For each of us brethren to stay where he’s
placed.”

“Very well,” said the Andirons, and each hung his
head,

And in the hot ashes, they both went to bed.