. Overheard in a garden. GOSSIP The news around the garden flew: Last night the Kose was robbed — A flowerWas filched from her and flung into The casement of my Lady^s bower. The flowers were mystified. In vainThey asked of one another, Pray^ What ails our Lady of DisdainThat she must wear a Rose to-day ? The Daisy, with her latest breath,Reft of her petals, whispered low, It is a secret to the Death ;I gave my petals all to knowJ^. A HOPELESS CASE Her sisters shunned her, half in fearAnd half in pity. T is too bad She is not made as we — poor dear ! ^(Four leaves instead of Three she had.) Sa

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. Overheard in a garden. GOSSIP The news around the garden flew: Last night the Kose was robbed — A flowerWas filched from her and flung into The casement of my Lady^s bower. The flowers were mystified. In vainThey asked of one another, Pray^ What ails our Lady of DisdainThat she must wear a Rose to-day ? The Daisy, with her latest breath,Reft of her petals, whispered low, It is a secret to the Death ;I gave my petals all to knowJ^. A HOPELESS CASE Her sisters shunned her, half in fearAnd half in pity. T is too bad She is not made as we — poor dear ! ^(Four leaves instead of Three she had.) Said Doctor Bee: Her case is rareAnd due to Influence prenatal. To amputate I would not dare,The operation might be rS^Srv,

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