Then there are sadder features. Here and there, wings have gone to dust that 13)fluttered so last year, a 14)moldering prune, an empty house in which a bird 15)resided where last year’s flies their 16)errand ran and last year’s 17)crickets fell. We too are flying, fading, John. And the song here lies soon upon the lips that live us now will have 18)hummed and ended.

Thank you for your letter, John. Glad I was to get it, and gladder had I got them both. And glad indeed to see if in your heart another lies bound one day to me amid your momentous cares, pleasant to know that langsyne has its own place. That 19)nook and 20)cranny still retain their accustomed guest and when busier cares and dustier days and 21)cobwebs less in frequent shut what was away. Still as a 22)ballad hummed and lost, remember early friend and drop a tear if a 23)troubadour that 24)strain may chance to sing.

1、 wagon [5wAgEn] n. 四轮马车，货车                

2、 anthem [5AnWEm] n. 圣歌，赞美诗

3、 crumbling [5krQmbliN] a. 破烂的，崩溃的          

4、 elm [elm] n. 榆树     

5、 robin [5rCbin] n. 知更鸟               

6、 giddy [5gidi] a. 眼花缭乱的，轻率的     ()