The Works of the Late Aaron Hill ... In Four Volumes. Consisting of Letters on Various Subjects, And of Original Poems, Moral and Facetious. With An Essay on the Art of Acting |
Plain Truth.
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The Works of the Late Aaron Hill | ||
Plain Truth.
Chloe , you talk, with joy, of Celia's face,Admire her wit, and ape her fancy'd grace;
The praise, you give is, sure! sincere respect,
Your practice proves, what airs your thoughts affect.
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Give her this hint, and say—it came from me.
A face, like hers, if manag'd well, might please,
But no charm strikes, that is not arm'd with ease,
Striving too eagerly, she strives, in vain:
These studied airs put beauty to the strain:
Wou'd she wound sure, and conquer, with a grace,
Tell her, the careless runner wins the race.
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