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harmony of Nature's works. Even the melancholy in- 

 spired by the autumn differs from despondency, and 

 partakes of the character of pleasure. While lamenting 

 the departure of flowers and the coming of snows, we 

 are conscious that there would be a monotony in a per- 

 petual summer, which would soon be followed by indifter- 

 ence; and amidst the beauties and blessings of nature, 

 our hearts woidd be cloyed with luxury and sighing 

 after unattainable happiness. 



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