The summer had now come.  The trees were all decked with their rich and varied foliage; the notes of the feathered inhabitants were heard in the forest; and numerous animals which had either gone south during the winter, or had concealed themselves in sheltered places, were moving about.  There had been too much ploughing and sowing to allow of my indulging in my favourite pursuits.  All I could do was to run over and pay my uncle and aunt a visit; but it may be that Lily was the chief attraction.