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THE SCARLET AURICULA. 
flower and the authority of the poets for the 
sentiment. 
ILLUSTRATION OF THE SENTIMENT. 
’Tis not the fairest form that holds 
The mildest, purest soul Within : 
’Tis not the richest plant that folds 
The sweetest breath of fragrance in : 
Then, lady, cast thy pride away. 
And chase those rebel thoughts of thine; 
The casket may he bright and gay, 
Yet all within refuse to shine. 
For, should misfortune ever lour, 
’Twill cloud those charms that dazzle so ; 
And friends who greet thy fortune’s power 
Will smile upon its overthrow. 
Dawes. 
