IN THE PINES. 



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transported back through, the ages, and become one 

 with the ancients, M'hen nymphs peopled the woods and 





presided over the trees, 

 and had the power to re- 

 ward or punish those who 

 prolonged or shortened the 

 life of the trees in which they lived. But as 

 I emerge in the broad sunlight the fancy is 

 dissipated, and I bow to the higher wisdom of 

 to-day, which gives only to a Supreme Being 

 the power to rule over mortals, to rewai'd or 

 punish. 



Lest the reader should accuse me of losing 



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