that rent the sky, as all drank in the beauties of the graceful nymph
before them; and it seemed as if they could never tire of gazing at her
various charms. In the evening, to conclude the festivities of the day,
the Flame Fairies lit up the city with magic brilliancy, and fire
pictures, of every description, were exhibited, with most gorgeous
effect, to the assembled thousands.
Unda was so much pleased with her reception, that she resolved to abide
in the great city; and now her little daughters sparkle in various parts
of the metropolis, aiding their bright mother in her efforts to elevate
humanity.
No place is too grand, and none too humble for her ministrations of
mercy; and daily does she visit the sick and the wretched, the poor and
the prosperous, gladdening many a hearth-stone with her smiles, and
bringing peace and plenty to the squalid abodes of vice and poverty.
Blessed is her mission, and long may that city rejoice in the presence
of Unda, the Fountain Fairy, and may her store-houses be inexhaustible."
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NOTE.--The above story was especially written for those scholars, who,
for a fortnight, strove diligently to be _good at home_; never
disobeying their parents, kind and polite to each other, and with
smiling faces promptly performing their various duties. To those, who
have preserved the white Cameo seals given on that occasion, it may be
pleasant to imagine them a likeness of Unda; and like an Amulet they may
serve to encourage them in constant efforts to be "Perfect." If at any
time, they should be discouraged, let them sing "Try, again;" for this
song, like many others in the "School Singer," has a most invigorating
influence.
TRY AGAIN.
"'Tis a lesson you should heed,
Try, try again;
If at first you don't succeed,
Try, try again;
Then your courage should appear;
For if you will persevere,
You will conquer, never fear,--
Try, try again.
If you find your task is hard,
Try, try again;
Time will bring you your reward,
Try, try again;
All that other folks can do,
Why, with patience, may not you?
Only keep this rule in view,
Try, try again."
"MIZPAH."
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[Transcriber's note: Apparent printer's errors have been corrected.
Hyphenation and accentuation have been standardised. A blank line has
been added to maintain 6 line stanzas on page 93, all other
inconsistencies are as in the original. The author's spelling has been
maintained.]