ladies’ names. 81 
Signification . . Rich Lady. 
Emblem ... . Sumach. 
Sentiment . . . Wealth cannot purchase Love. 
I saw a fair maiden, the daughter of wealth, 
And bright was the beauty all glowing with health ; 
Her fair face was shaded bv light golden curls, 
Where mingled in splendor rich diamonds and pearls. 
And nought was there wanting that wealth could supply, 
To bring joy to her heart or gladden her eye; 
All obsequious her servants awaited her word, 
And music’s soft strains through her chambers were 
heard. 
I saw her again at the sweet twilight hour; 
She had wandered away to Nature’s own bower; 
Rich circles of jewels lay low at her feet, 
And the language she breathed, came plaintive and 
sweet. 
Away with the trappings of wealth and of art! 
They may dazzle the mind, but they soothe not the 
heart. 
I would give all my wealth,— every diamond and pearl, 
For the free, happy heart, of a cottage girl. 
A. 
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