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 flowrers 

 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. 



