Who would not scorn what Housewife's Cares produce, Or who would learn one earthly Thing of Use ? To patch, nay ogle, might become a Saint, Nor could it sure be such a Sin to paint. But since, alas ! frail Beauty must decay... Elegant Extracts; Or, Useful and Entertaining Pieces of Poetry: Selected for ... - Page 185 edited by - 1791 Full view -
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