diff --git a/Test/Microspec.hs b/Test/Microspec.hs
--- a/Test/Microspec.hs
+++ b/Test/Microspec.hs
@@ -58,6 +58,10 @@
    -- , module Test.QuickCheck.Property
    ) where
 
+-- For older GHCs (7.8 and below).
+-- When we stop supporting them, remove:
+import Control.Applicative (Applicative(..))
+
 import Control.Monad
 import Data.Char (isSpace)
 import Data.List (foldl')
diff --git a/microspec.cabal b/microspec.cabal
--- a/microspec.cabal
+++ b/microspec.cabal
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 name:                microspec
-version:             0.2.1.1
+version:             0.2.1.2
 synopsis:            Tiny QuickCheck test library with minimal dependencies
 description:         
   A tiny (1 module, <500 lines) property-based (and unit) testing library with minimal dependencies.