DECEMBER 301 



with these thoughts there is nothing mawkish or sentimental, 

 the thoughts are good and wholesome ; and though some of 

 the memories connected with the flowers may be sad, and 

 some of the associations may yet be painful, yet meminisse 

 juvat! is written on them all ; and yet our flowers can give 

 us such memories, and can be linked with such associations, 

 we may, indeed, be thankful." 



