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OLIVIA.
I
Olivia 's lewd, but looks devout,And Scripture-Proofs she throws about,
When first you try to win her:
But pull your Fob of Guineas out;
Fee Jenny first, and never doubt
To find the Saint a Sinner.
II
Baxter by Day is her Delight:No Chocolate must come in Sight
Before two Morning Chapters:
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She takes a civil Friend at Night
To raise her holy Raptures.
III
Thus oft' we see a Glow-Worm gay,At large her fiery Tail display,
Encourag'd by the dark:
And yet the sullen Thing all Day
Snug in the lonely Thicket lay,
And hid the native Spark.
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