The poor inhabitant below Was quick to learn and wise to know And keenly felt the friendly glow And softer flame; But thoughtless follies laid him low, And stain'd his name!

Wee, sleekit, cowrin, tim'rous beastie, O, what a panic's in thy breastie!

The best laid schemes o' mice an' men gang aft agley.

Learn taciturnity and let that be your motto!

As Tammie glow'red, amazed and curious, The mirth and fun grew fast and furious.

Misled by fancy's meteor ray, By passion driven; But yet the light that led astray Was light from heaven.

To step aside is human.