FLORA AND THALIA. 61 



" I see your surprise, but I know him full well, 

 And have number'd his victims, as fading they fell ; 

 He blighted twin violets that under him lay, 

 And poisoned a sister of mine the same day." 

 The Primrose was silent — the Harebell, 'tis said, 

 Inclined for a moment her beautiful head ; 

 But quickly recovered her spirits, and then 

 Declared that she ne'er should feel envy again. 



AjroN. 



