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clusters of Champac flowers. If ever there were beauty, which could 

 disdain the aid of ornament, is it not that of Amra ? If ever there 

 were purity, truth, and goodness, which could defy the powers of 

 evil, are they not thine ? Oh then, let others braid their hair with 

 pearls, and bind round their arms the demon-scaring amulet : my 

 sister needs no spells to guard her innocence, and cannot wear a 

 gem that does not hide a charm ! " 



The blush, which the beginning of this passionate speech had called 

 up to her cheek, was changed to a smile, as she looked down upon 

 the mystic circle of gold which bound her arm. 



" It is not a talisman," said she, softly, " it is the Tali, the nuptial 

 bracelet, which was bound upon my arm when I was married." 



" Married ! " the word rent away from the heart of Govinda that 

 veil, with which he had hitherto shrouded his secret hopes, fears, 

 wishes, and affections. His mute agitation sent a trouble into her 

 heart, she knew not why. She blushed quick-kindling blushes, and 

 drooped her head. 



"Married! "he said, after a breathless pause; "when? to whom? 

 who is the possessor of a gem of such exceeding price, and yet for- 

 bears to claim it ? " 



To be continued. 



TO * * * * . 



And canst thou then bid me forget thee, 



And banish thy form from my mind ? 

 Must this heart, which has loved since it met thee. 



To misery thus be consigned ? 

 Can thy breast, which once glowed with affection, 



Forget how sincerely I loved ? 

 Will thy heart feel no pang, on reflection, 



But witness my anguish unmoved ? 

 Although from this moment we sever, 



And painful the parting will be, 

 Believe me, this bosom can never 



Acknowledge an other than thee ! 

 Though its fond expectations are blighted, 



Twill seek to forget thee in vain ; 

 For the love with sincerity plighted 



Must ever unshaken remain ! 



J. N. II. 



