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A Tale of Mona: And other poems. By Louisa Stuart Costello
 

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Ah! Edith, vainly dost thou seek
The fairest flow'rs at morning's break;
Vainly thou bidd'st their beauties blend
To form a garland for thy friend,

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No more she'll thank thy tender care,
Oh! cease thy off'ring to prepare,
Those sweets for Mable bloom in vain,
For you can never meet again!