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grows to the size of an oak, and its wood is considered very val¬ 
uable, being capable of high polish, and wearing well. In cut¬ 
ting them down, the juice of the bark is generally burnt out be¬ 
fore the work is begun, as it will raise blisters on the skin, and 
burn holes in linen; and the labourers would be in danger of 
losing their sight, if it were to fly into their eyes. Vegetables are 
said not to grow under its shade, nor cattle to eat of its foliage ; 
except the goat, Avhich may eat it without sustaining injury. 
I turned from the monitor—smiled at the warning, 
And gave the whole wealth of my soul unto thee; 
I heard of thy falsehood — the idle tale scorning, 
I saw thy brow shadowed, and murmured : “ Be free !” 
f. s. o. 
[f eyes like thine can falsely shine, 
I ’ll cease to look for truth on earth; 
If lips so sweet can breathe deceit, 
Ne’er trust I more to woman’s worth. 
f. s. o. 
FIDELITY IN ADVERSITY. 
WALL-FLOWER. 
The rude stone fence with wall-flowers gay, 
To me more pleasure yields, 
Than all the pomp imperial domes display. 
Scott. 
This favourite flower of the cottage-garden loves to grow in 
the crevices of old walls ; to flourish in those of ruined towers, 
