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The complete poetical works of John Hay

including many poems now first collected
Hay, John (1838-1905)

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THE PIKE COUNTY BALLADS
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WANDERLIEDER
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NEW AND OLD
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UNCOLLECTED PIECES

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[XVI
Pleasant enough it is to hear the world speak of your virtues]

Pleasant enough it is to hear the world speak of your virtues;
But in your secret heart 't is of your faults you are proud.
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