That fastens to our life above its _pleasure_ or its _pain_.

Reclining on a Saviour's arm, we then walk safely here;
He whispers holiest words to us, and wipes the falling tear:
If Death appears, He takes away his cruel, poisonous sting--
Then for a home of perfect bliss He plumes the spirit's wing.

* * * * *

THE JUDGE; A DRAMA OF AMERICAN LIFE.

BY MRS. SARAH J. KANE.

PERSONS OF THE DRAMA.

JUDGE BOLTON.
HENRY BOLTON, _son of the Judge_.
DR. MARGRAVE, REV. PAUL GODFREY, _Classmates and friends of the Judge_.
PROF. OLNEY, _Teacher of a Classical School_.
FREDERICK BELCOUR, _son of Madame Belcour_.
CAPT. PAWLETT, _friend of Fred. Belcour_.
LANDON, _Counselor at Law_.
SHERIFF.
CLERK OF THE COURT.
CRIER OF THE COURT.
OFFICERS OF THE COURT.
TWELVE JURYMEN.
DENNIS O'BLARNEY, _servant of Dr. Margrave_.
MICHAEL MAGEE, _servant of the Judge_.
CITIZENS, MESSENGERS OF THE COURT, WATCHMEN, &c.