124 HOME AMUSEMENTS.

But though both their efforts should fail,
My whole may preserve its existence.

 

CHARADE LXXIYV.

MY first is a fruit: you may every year sec;
~ M re an tdi
y second’s an idiot, as near as can be:
Join these two together, and quickly you'll find
They'll make a good dish to please each person’s mind.

 

CHARADE LXXYV.

RISE with my first when a journey you g0;
Use my last if your pad is too sluggish or slow:
In the gayest parterre my whole gains a place,
And unites varied beauty with richness and grace.

 

CHARADE LXXVI.

M* first is yours; my second was made for you;
my third is used by you.

 

CHARADE LXXVIT.

Y first is the lot that is destined by fate

~~ For my second to meet with in every state;