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INTER CHERRY. Physalis AlkeJcergi. 

 Class 5, PENTANDRIA. Order: MONOGYNIA. 

 We present this berry as the emblem of 

 deception, since it assumes all tho beauty 

 of the cherry, in shape, gloss, and colour- 

 ing", but is entirely destitute of the agreea- 

 ble taste of the real cherry. 



DECEPTION. 



He seem'd 



For dignity composed and high exploit: 

 But all was false and hollow. 



MILTON. 



A villain, when he most seems kind, 

 Is most to be suspected. 



LANSDOWN. 



Thou hast prevaricated with thy friend, 

 By under-hand contrivances undone me ; 

 And while my open nature trusted in thee, 

 Thou hast stepp'd in between me and my hopes, 

 And ravish'd from me all my soul held dear. 

 Thou hast betray'd me. 



ROWE. 



The man who dares to dress misdeeds, 

 And colour them with virtue's name, deserves 

 A double punishment from gods and men. 



JOHNSON. 



'Tis not my talent to conceal my thoughts, 

 Or carry smiles and sunshine in my face, 

 When discontent sits heavy at my heart. 



ADDISON. 



The world's all title-page; there's no contents; 

 The world's all face; the man who shows his heart 

 Is hooted for his nudities, and scorn'd. 



YOUNG. 





