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To M.I. [Thou, Margaret, lov'st the secret shade] |
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Title: To M.I. [Thou, Margaret, lov'st the secret shade] Author: Matilda Betham [More Titles by Betham] Thou, Margaret, lov'st the secret shade, To thee more dear the jasmine bow'r, More sweet the early morning breeze, Than all which pride or pomp bestow, Sweet is the rural festive song, Sweet is the dance where light and gay, Sweet is the labourer's blazing fire, His rural lass with glee prepares, Ah! who could wish to view the air
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