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Miss Caldwell's book, 1757-1790
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How sweet and blooming doth that face appear And each loved word must charm the listning ear No fragrance wanting to adorn this fair Nor grace deficient in her polished air A smile from her were worlds to obtain Have pity then & thus relieve a swain Bright excellence with every virtue bless'd Your bosom open to the mind distress'd Rejoice a heart a stranger now to rest Nought shall be wanting on thy suitor's part Elysian ale, if he but gains thy heart
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How sweet and blooming doth that face appear And each loved word must charm the listning ear No fragrance wanting to adorn this fair Nor grace deficient in her polished air A smile from her were worlds to obtain Have pity then & thus relieve a swain Bright excellence with every virtue bless'd Your bosom open to the mind distress'd Rejoice a heart a stranger now to rest Nought shall be wanting on thy suitor's part Elysian ale, if he but gains thy heart
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