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Ox-EYE. . Class 19. Order 2. A genus of more 



than 20 species, found every when 

 tween the tropics. Flowers a coi 

 calyx. Corolla compound, radiate. 



PATIENCE. 



Ox-eye still green, and bitter patience. 



Garland of Flora. 



SENTIMENT. 



Even as a fountain, whose unsullied wave 

 Wells in the pathless valley, flowing o'er 

 With silent waters kissing, as they lave 

 The pebbles with bright rippling, and the shore, 

 Of matted grass and flowers, so softly pour 

 The breathings of her bosom, when she prays 

 Low bowed before her Maker; then no more 

 She muses on the griefs of former days; 

 Her full heart melts, and flows in heaven's dissolving 

 rays. 



Death will come 



A few short moments over, and the prize 

 Of peace eternal waits her, and the tomb 

 Becomes her fondest pillow. 



Percival. 



ANSWER. 



I never sought 



With eagerness, as others seek in vain, 



The phantom, Happiness; for I was taught, 



When young, it dwelt not in this world yes, pain 



And care were my acquaintance when a child; 



And I have always had a wish to turn 



Away from earth; and death has worn a mild, 



Not fearful aspect. 



Ladies' Magazine, Vol. VII. 



