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6. They fabled not, in days of old, 



That love neglected soon will perish ; 

 Throughout all time the truth doth hold, 



That what we love we ever cherish. 

 For when the sun neglects the flower, 



And the sweet, pearly dews forsake it, 

 It hangs its head, and from that hour, 



Prays only unto death to take it. 

 So may I droop, by all above me, 

 If ever I forget to love thee. 



Thomas Miller. 



7. Your coldness I heed not, your frown I defy ; 

 Your affection I need not, the time has gone by 

 When a blush or a smile on that cheek could beguile 

 My soul from its safety, with witchery's smile. 



Mrs. F, S. Otgood. 



8. As in the sweetest bud 



The eating canker dwells, so eating love 

 Inhabits in the finest wits of all. 



Shakspeare. 



9. I have found 



One true companion, one dear soul is mine, 

 Whose converse still doth soothe, arouse, refine. 



Howitt. 



10. When most the world applauds you, most beware ; 

 "Tis often less a blessing than a snare. 



Distrust mankind, with your own heart confer, 

 And dread even there to find a flatterer. 



Young. 



11. But then her face, 



So lovely, yet so arch so full of mirth, 

 The overflowing of an innocent heart ; 

 It haunts me still, though many a year has fled, 

 Like some wild melody. 



Rogeri. 



12. One sacred oath has tied our lores, 



As thus the flowers I bind, 

 And sweet as rose to lily proves, 

 Our sacred bond we find. 



Prior, (improved.) 



