semble those of
the Cechs as nearly as they do those of the Hindoos. The Cechs are an
eminently gay and musical race. As regards complexion, it is found that
the Gypsies in the Austrian army, who have been compelled to relinquish
their wild life and dwell in houses, are as white as Europeans
generally.

Assuming that Grellman has disproved all the other suggested origins in
favor of the Hindoo theory, and considering the question as simply
between India and Bohemia, it appears to me that the argument is
altogether in favor of the derivation of the Gypsies from the latter
country.

PASSAGES FROM HAWTHORNE'S NOTE-BOOKS.

II.

_Maine, July 5, 1837_.--Here I am, settled since night before last with
B----, and living very singularly. He leads a bachelor's life in his
paternal mansion, only a small part of which is occupied by a family who
serve him. He provides his own breakfast and supper, and occasionally
his dinner; though this is oftener, I believe, taken at the hotel or an
eating-house, or with some of his relatives. I am his guest, and my
presence makes no alteration in his way of life. Our fare, thus far, has
consisted of bread, butter, and cheese, crackers, herrings, boiled eggs,
coffee, milk, and claret wine. He has another inmate, in the person of a
queer little Frenchman, who has his breakfast, tea, and lodging here,
and finds his dinner elsewhere. Monsieur S---- does not appear to be
more than twenty-one years old,--a diminutive figure, with eyes askew,
and otherwise of an ungainly physiognomy; he is ill-dressed also, in a
coarse blue coat, thin cotton pantaloons, and unbrushed boots;
altogether with as little of French coxcombry as can well be imagined,
though with something of the monkey-aspect inseparable from a little
Frenchman. He is, nevertheless, an intelligent and well-informed man,
apparently of extensive reading in his own language;--a philosopher,
B---- tells me, and an infidel. His insignificant personal appearance
stands in the way of his success, and prevents him from receiving the
respect which is really due to his talents and acquirements; wherefore
he is bitterly dissatisfied with the country and its inhabitants, and
often expresses his feelings to B---- (who has gained his confidence to
a certain degree) in very strong terms.

Thus here are three characters, each with something out of the common
way, living together somewhat like monks. B----, our host, combines more
high and admi