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THE FORGT-ME-NOT. 
The myosotis, or mouse-ear, is so called from the resemblance of its 
little oval leaves to the ear or a mouse. It is, however, generally now 
known by the prettier name of forget-me-not. 
A gentleman and lady who expected 60on to be united in marriage 
were one day walking along the banks of the Danube, and saw one of 
the flowers whioh grew upon its bank floating upon its waters. The lady 
expressed her admiration of the flower, and regretted that it should be 
lost. Whereupon the lover, wishing to secure it for his lady, cast himself 
into the water and seized the flower. He was unable to regain the shore, 
and, with a last and desperate effort, threw it at her feet, exclaiming, 
4 Virgils mich nicht,* and sunk to rise no more. The name and em¬ 
blem since that time has been — forget-me-not. 
BERNARD BARTON. 
Blossoms more rich and rare than thou 
May twine round beauty’s graceful brow 
In moods of sunny mirth; 
The rose’s or the myrtle’s flower 
Might more beseem her festive hour, 
And give in pleasure’s careless bower, 
To brighter fancies birth. 
But in these moments sad, yet dear, 
When parting wakes affection’s tear 
Thy stainless blossoms braid, 
Whose name forbids us to forget, 
Would be the chosen coronet, 
Love on the loveliest brow would set 
To crave fond memory’s aid. 
