It was a challenge to learn to harness him, guide him slowly back between the fills of the carriage, then to fasten the right buckles and snaps, making the harness and buggy all ready for travel to church or to town.

But we can at least begin to put on our dancing shoes as we get ready to celebrate the good news of Genesis 1.

The lowcut bodice enveloped her rounded shoulders with a smoothness born of art. Its edging of lace, wrought by the loom of her dextrous fingers, adorned in modesty the superb contour of her neck and bust.

This Lock, the Muse shall consecrate to Fame, And 'midst the Stars inscribe Belinda’s Name.