Hence, if we understand the analogies of colour, we may open the six doors of Nature, and also the seventh, to Nirvana.

M. L. Brainard.

QUESTIONS.

What can we do in temptation’s hour?

How shall we conquer its fiery power?

How can we master it—standing alone,

Just on the threshold of things unknown?

Strong is its power as Death and Hell,

Led by its lure, even angels fell!