A countenance in which did meet Sweet records, promises as sweet; A creature not too bright or good For human nature's daily food, For transient sorrows, simple wiles, Praise, blame, love, kisses, tears, and smiles. Forest Life - Page 183by Caroline Matilda Kirkland - 1844Full view - About this book
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| England - 1861 - 814 pages
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| 1821 - 410 pages
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| 1820 - 696 pages
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| Winthrop Mackworth Praed, Walter Blunt - 1822 - 430 pages
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| Great Britain - 1823 - 468 pages
...free, And steps of virgin liberty ; A countenance in which did meet Sweet records, promises as sweet; A Creature not too bright or good For human nature's...wiles, Praise, blame, love, kisses, tears, and smiles. " Beautiful verses, truly," quoth Mrs. Elizabeth ; " and a beautiful creature she must have been."... | |
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