The Potter's and Shepherd's Keepsakes

In the cabinet of a lover of *Folk-lore* are two quaint and humble memorials by which two "inglorious Miltons" have perpetuated their affection, each in characteristic sort. The one was a potter; the other, probably, a shepherd. The "pignus amoris" of the former is a small earthenware vessel in the shape of a book, intended apparently to hold a "nosegay" of flowers. The book has yellow clasps, and is authentically inscribed on its sides, thus: "The. Love. Is. True. That. I. owe. You. Then. se. you. Bee. The. Like. To. Mee. (*On the other side.*) "The. Gift. Is. Small. Good. will. Is. all. Jene…