116 FLORA’S DIAL. 
August 28 . 
FLAX. — ■ Genius. 
Oil ! lie is a fierce Byronie beau, 
He scorns all things mean and low ; 
He drinks gin and water, — his favorite dish 
Is vinegar, poured on a little fish. 
And oh ! his diet makes him sublime, 
And he is dreadfully given to rhyme ! 
Halleck. 
&ttgnst 29. 
FLOWER OF AN HOUR. — Frailty. 
Ah, heedless girl ! why thus disclose 
What ne’er was meant for other ears ? 
Why thus destroy thine own repose, 
And dig the source of future tears? 
Oh ! thou wilt weep, imprudent maid, 
While lurking, envious foes will smile, 
For all the follies thou hast said, 
Of those who spoke but to beguile. Byron. 
