As naught to thee the pulsing of the years,

A shining type of starry willfulness?

Speed on, oh, wonderful! through endless space,

One All-puissant marks thy tireless race.

“For he who manages his own life badly, how is he likely to take proper care of what is external to himself.”—Euphron.

[PICTURES FROM ENGLISH HISTORY.]

By C. E. BISHOP.