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THE BOX-TREE. 



this wood. Flutes also are turned in box ; 

 and engravers on wood prefer it to any other." 



And now/' said Mr. Longhurst, I think 

 we have taken some notice of all timber-trees 

 of British growth. The wood of many others^ 

 grown for other purposes, is used, as is also 

 that of various shrubs ; but we cannot enter 

 upon them at present." 



It is time/' said Mrs. Heathfield, to re- 

 turn : I think the hour of dinner is near." 



We must arrange, though, before we se- 

 parate this evening," said Mr. Longhurst, for 

 another meeting, when the subjects connected 

 with forests and trees can be farther inquired 

 into." 



