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75. If all things be alike. Upon Camilla.
Two Swashes did the fair Camilla court;The one was handsome, but in stature short;
The other Features could not boast at all;
But (like a May-pole) was exceeding tall.
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Exactly view'd them both, from top to toe.
Observing in the one, a Roman Nose;
Long legs, long arms, she prudently him chose:
And modestly reply'd, None can mislike
The proper man, if all things be alike.
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