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Sub 11. 
ANGELICA. — Inspiration. 
Hearcst thou that voice ? 
That voice mysterious in thy throbbing heart, 
Chaunting in muffled tones e’er thou depart? 
Hear and rejoice! 
That strange deep tone within thine heart’s abode, 
Chaunting low music, is the voice of God! 
J. W. H. 
3nb 12. 
BASIL. —Hatred of the other sex. 
Clara was told, if past a certain age, 
Her lovely spirit left this mortal stage, — 
(An adage known full well;) 
She must, as all yclept old maidens must, 
Below this ball of mud, and rocks, and dust, 
Lead frightful apes in hell 1 
She said, if such must be her future lot, 
Resigned, she would not mourn a single jot; 
She’d rather lead a thousand down below, 
Than one should lead her now ! 
J. W. H. 
