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ently cried, “Ah! there is the periwinkle.”’ 
Rousseau relates this anecdote as a proof of the 
vivid recollection he had of every incident 
which occurred at a particular time of his life, 
and hence this flower is made to represent, 
“ Les dowx Souvenirs.” 
Oh! Memory, thou fond deceiver, 
Still importunate and vain, 
To former joys recurring ever, 
And turning all the past to pain. 
Thou, like the world, the opprest oppressing, 
Thy smiles increase the wretch’s woe ; 
And he who wants each other blessing, 
In thee must ever find a foe. 
GOLDSMITH. 
This plant attaches itself strongly to the 
earth, which it adorns; it encloses itself en- 
tirely with its flexible branches, which are 
covered with flowers that seem to reflect the 
colour of the sky. Thus our first sentiments are 
so lively, so pure, so innocent, that they seem 
to have a celestial origin; they mark a period 
of momentary happiness, and they ought to be 
treasured up among our most endearing recol- 
lections. 



