NOVEMBER. 275 



ences in autumn, differs from despondency, and par 

 takes of the character of positive pleasure. Notwith 

 standing our lamentations over the departure of flowers 

 and the coming of snows, there would be a monotony 

 in a perpetual summer, which would soon be followed 

 by indifference ; and then amidst all the beauties and 

 blessings of nature, our hearts would be cloyed with 

 luxurious enjoyments, and sighing after unattainable 

 happiness. 



