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THE LAURUSTINUS. 
appropriate token of remembrance to be pre¬ 
sented to a fair lady. 
ILLUSTRATION OF THE SENTIMENT. 
So take my gift! ’tis a simple flower, 
But, perhaps, ’twill wile a weary hour; 
And the spirit that its light magic weaves 
May touch your heart from its simple leaves; 
And, if these should fail, it at least will he 
A token of love from me to thee. 
Willis. 
