RIDE TO SCHOOL IN WINTER.

“We are ready; Let us go Swiftly over Ice and snow; Nell and Susie, Side by side, You shall have A glorious ride!” See the happy children go Smoothly o’er the ice and snow! “Clasp your arms Around me tight; Hold on, Susie, That is right;— Nellie, keep The basket still When we dash Down yonder hill!” Thus the happy children go Briskly o’er the ice and snow. “Wintry weather Cannot harm us, Nor Jack Frost E’er alarm us; How exciting! Onward move, Hearts uniting Thus in love.” Merrily singing, on they go Quickly o’er the ice and snow. “Oh, we love This bracing air, Though the snow Is everywhere; Fingers cold? Never mind it. There’s a fire, We shall find it, When we reach the school, you know, Over the ice and over the snow. “Now we toil Up the hill, Wear-i-ly, But upward still, Soon the height We shall gain, Pull the sled With might and main.” Struggling, toiling, up they go Wearily over the ice and snow! Then along The level ground, On they go With a bound; Merry shouts Everywhere Ringing through The frosty air; See the happy children go Smoothly o’er the ice and snow! See! they’re dashing Down the hill, Boys are calling, “Nell, be still!” Teeth are chattering In her head, Dishes rattling On the sled; Girls are frightened though they go Safely o’er the ice and snow. Now they near The school-house door— There’s the pond All frozen o’er; Hear the happy Children singing, Through the air Their voices ringing; Sliding, skating, merrily, oh! Swiftly over the ice and snow! Nell and Sue Have found a seat, And have warmed Their hands and feet; When the bell Rings loud and clear, Leave your sports Children dear! Quickly into the school they go, Merrily leaving the ice and snow.