[THE STORY OF THE THREE BEARS.]

A tale which may content the minds
Of learned men and grave philosophers.
GASCOYNE.

[CHAPTER CXXX.]

CHILDREN AND KITTENS. APHORISMS ASCRIBED TO THE LAUREATE, DR. SOUTHEY. MORE COLUMBIAN PHILOSOPHY.

Oh! if in after life we could but gather
The very refuse of our youthful hours!
CHARLES LLOYD.

[CHAPTER CXXXI.]