communicating? Certainly not. I speak of these scenes but as of things,
which before my own hasty and unsatisfied glances came like shadows--so
departed. Instead of two or three days, a whole month should be spent
between Mentz, Coblentz, and Bonn, in order fully to know and thoroughly
to enjoy the beauties and grandeurs with which that space
abounds.--_Stevenson's Tour in France, &c._

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THE BARBER.


Nick Razorblade a barber was,
A _strapping_ lad was he;
And he could shave with such a grace,
It was a joy to see!

And tho' employ'd within his house,
He kept like rat in hole;
All those that pass'd the barber's door,
Could always see his _pole_!

His dress was rather plain than rich,
Nor fitted over well;
Yet, tho' no _macaroni_, Nick,
He often _cut a swell_!

And Nick was brave, and he could fight,
As many times he proved;