The Housekeeper

HE frugal snail, with forecast of repose, Carries his house with him where'er he goes ; Peeps out-and if there comes a shower of rain, Retreats to his small domicile again. Touch but a tip of him, a horn-'tis wellHe curls up inhis sanctuary Shell, He's his own landlord, his own tenant; stay Long as he will, he dreads no Quarter Day. Himself he boards and lodges; both invites And feasts himself; sleeps with himself o' nights GRASSHOPPER AND CRICKET He spares the upholsterer trouble to procure Chattels ; himself is his own furniture, Andhis sole riches. Wheresoe'er he roamKnock whenyou will he's sure to be at home.