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that inquietude which is caused by uncertainty 
as to the sentiments of the one we love with 
a peculiar affection. The lover longs to know 
whether there be a reciprocal feeling in. the 
heart of his mistress towards himself, or whether 
he has been buoying himself up with false 
hope. We verily believe that there are few 
who would not prefer to receive the dread in- 
telligence that his suit is rejected, than remain 
in this uncertain state. Anon he speculates on 
the glance of kindness he thought she gave him 
as she passed, for, as Byron says, 
Glances beget ogles, ogles sighs, 
Sighs wishes, wishes words, and words a letter, 
Which fly on wings of light-heeled Mercuries, 
Who do such things because they know no better. 
And then, anon he sees her pass without a 
look, — without a glance, —his heart droops, 
and he is almost disposed to yield himself to 
despair. 
The marygold continues in flower the whole 
of the year, hence its scientific name calendula. 
Its flowers open at nine o’clock in the morning, 
and close again at three o’clock in the after- 
noon. Like the heliotrope, it always turns 
towards the sun, following his course from east 
to west. 
During the months of July and August, the 
marygold emits small luminous sparks during 
the night. This quality it possesses in com- 
