116 FLORA’S DIAL. 
August 28. 
FLAX. — Genius. 
Oh! he is a fierce Byronic 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. 
QUtgnci 22. 
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. Bvron. 
