And oft, ’mid scenes of sadness, lonely-hearted,

My spirit’s eye your joyful presence sees.

Still, still around my chequered pathway hover⁠—

’Tis sweet to hold communion with the pure;

And welcome me at last, when life is over,

Where love and joy eternal shall endure!


GAME-BIRDS OF AMERICA.—NO. VI.

VELVET DUCK. (Oidemia fusca. Fleming.)