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Falk.

                                     Very good!

Lind.

In the <g>forenoons</g> I will enjoy my bliss;
That I am quite resolved on—

Falk.

                               Daring man!

Lind.

I have my round of visits to the clan;
Time will run anyhow to waste in this;
But any further dislocation of
My study-plan I strongly disapprove.

Falk.

A week ago, however, you were bent
On going out into God's world with song.

Lind.

Yes, but I thought the tour a little long;
The fourteen days might well be better spent.

Falk.

Nay, but you had another argument
For staying; how the lovely dale for you
Was mountain air and winged warble too.

Lind.

Yes, to be sure, this air is unalloyed;
But all its benefits may be enjoyed
Over one's book without the slightest bar.