ladies’ names 
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Signification *.. Grandeur. 
Emblem .Dahlia. 
Sentiment .... Elegance and dignity. 
Though noble thy station, fair girl. 
And diamonds encircle thy brow, 
Though decked with bright jewels and pearl, 
Art happy ? Say, happy art thou ? 
Though robes that are costly and rare, 
Tail gracefully over thy form,— 
Is thy bosom less burdened with care 1 
Are thy feelings more genial and warm ? 
Ah ! no; we well know that thy heart 
Loves not the false splendors of wealth; 
To thy hosom no joy they impart; 
To thy cheek, not the blooming of health. 
Make friends of thy treasures, fair girl! 
Strew blessings around in thy way, 
And seek for thyself the rich pearl 
That ne’er will grow dim or decay. 
