examples of its kind in Europe. Indeed, it is probably unique.

Professor Lachsyrma often pauses before the case when visiting our gaunt
House of Art. Even the policeman on duty has noticed this peculiarity,
and smiles respectfully. The Professor has ceased to ridicule
Egyptology; and his confidence in the resources and sufficiency of
antiquity, so rudely shaken for one long evening, is completely
re-established.

_To_ S. S. SPRIGGE, ESQ., M.D.




THE BRAND OF ISIS.


'Videant irreligiosi videant et errorem suum recognoscant. En ecce
pristinis aerumnis absolutus, Isidis magnae providentia gaudens Lucius
de sua fortuna triumphat.' APULEIUS.

'Her image comes into the gloom
With her pale features moulded fair,
Her breathing beauty, morning bloom,
My heart's delight, my tongue's despair.' BINYON.

'An Oxford scholar of family and fortune; but quaint and opinionated,
despising every one who has not had the benefit of an University
education.' RICHARDSON.