OR, LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS. 139 
A lingerer still for the sun-set hour— 
A charm for the shaded eve. Hemans. 
AFFECTION, 
Mutual affection requires to be preserved 
by mutual endeavours to amuse, and to 
meet the wishes of each other; but where 
there is a total neglect and indifference 
either to amuse or oblige, can it be won¬ 
dered if affection, following the tendency 
of its nature, becomes indifferent, and 
sinks into mere civility ? 
FLOWER MESSENGERS. 
O pretty flowers, go and tell, 
With splendid hues and fragrant smell, 
That which dwells within my heart, 
Causing pleasure—sometimes smart; 
Go, spread yourselves before the feet, 
And there diffuse your fragrance sweet. 
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What flowers shall I select, love, 
To declare my heart to thee P 
