20. THE FERNS OF THE WOOD. 



As oft the pictured scene upon the wall 

 Brings back to mind scenes dearer and more fair, 

 As, heard at night, some simple plaintive air 

 Awakes a chord we thought beyond recall ; 

 So do ye bring, O dainty, feathery ferns, 

 The summer's vanished glory to my room. 



EMILY S. FORMAN. 



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