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SCARBRO . 



the lily of the valley thrives, there may be fatal 

 wolf's bane near it. 



Yes, even so : — and Scarbro' has its stains and 

 blots like many other places. The chimneys, for 

 example, are known to smoke in very windy 

 weather. The bridge- arrangements are certainly 

 a bar to expedition in case of hurry from the 

 esplanade, when sixpence is a serious consideration. 

 Again, — the circulating fence, at the entrance to 

 the bridge, and at the exit from it, is an insuffer- 

 able contrivance. For proof of this ; fancy a smart 

 young female, in best kid gloves, just bought for 

 promenade, in walks beyond the bridge. At the 

 gate, she is actually doomed to push her hand 

 against the opposing bars, which have been in 

 contact with that of some unwashed oilman, or 

 greasy tallow chandler. Methinks, I see her 

 blushes and vexation. 



The eastern winds present another draw-back. 

 At the vernal equinox, when these sweep fiercely 

 through the streets, for weeks together, with 

 unabated fury, a walk is anything but pleasant. 

 Still, these eastern blasts are but fulfilling the law 

 imposed upon them ; and the only consolation to 

 be found, is in the old proverb, — " what can't be 

 cured, must be endured." 



Scarbro', in my humble opinion, now holding 



