Poems on Several Occasions In Two Volumes. By Mr. Joseph Mitchell |
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Two Questions answer'd by Two Ladies at a Ball, Versified. |
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Two Questions answer'd by Two Ladies at a Ball, Versified.
Say, charming Charlotte, (for there's not a Beau,
In this select Assembly, but you know)
Have you seen C--- of uncommon Fame?
“Not seen, but smelt, and that is much the same.
In this select Assembly, but you know)
Have you seen C--- of uncommon Fame?
“Not seen, but smelt, and that is much the same.
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Dear Lucy, say, if I should C--- see,By what sure Token shall I know 'tis He?
“Consult your Smell (she answer'd) for the Nose
“Can best discern Him, in a Crowd of Beaus.
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