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ON THE BIRTH OF A FRIEND'S CHILD
For Victor and Nellie Plarr
Mark the day white, on which the Fates have smiled:Eugenio and Egeria have a child.
On whom abundant grace kind Jove imparts
If she but copy either parent's parts.
Then, Muses! long devoted to her race,
Grant her Egeria's virtues and her face;
Nor stop your bounty there, but add to it
Eugenio's learning and Eugenio's wit.
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