THE FLOWER VASE. 17 
Impatiens. Class 5. — Order 1. 
This flower is commonly called Touch-me-not. The 
wild species grows by the brook-sides, and bears an orange- 
colored flower. 
Impatience. 
I cannot, will not longer brook 
Tliy cold delay, thy prudent look. 
Dost love me ? Share at once my fate, 
Be it or bright or desolate ! 
I will abide no half-way love, 
Nor wait for prudence ere I move 
One more repulse, and I depart! 
Come now, or never, to my heart. 
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