The Reason

"Why shouldest Thou be as a wayfaring man, that turneth aside to tarry for a night?" -- Jer. xiv. 8.     Nay, do not get the venison pasty out;     I shall not greatly put myself about     Hungry, he may be; yes, and we shall spare     Some bread and cheese, 'tis truly whole- some fare.     We have to-morrow's dinner still to find;     It's well for you I have a frugal mind.     Not the best bed! No, no. Whatever next?     Why with such questionings should I be vext?     The man is naught to us; why should we care?     The little attic room will do; 'tis bare,     But he'll be gone before to-morrow's light;     He has but come to tarry for a night.     I shall not speak with him. Oh, no, not I,     Lest I should pity overmuch, or buy     Some paltry ware of his. Nay, I'll to bed,     And he can sup alone, well warmed and fed;     'Tis much to take him in a night like this.     Why should I fret me with concerns of his?     Grey morning came, and at the break of day     The Man rose up and went upon his way