Citation - Maryland Gazette-Annapolis (Green): 1749.08.16

MG-A(G.749.028
16 Aug 1749:31 (225)
St. John's, May 26.  A gentleman requesting a lady in
company to give a song, she very genteely declined singing,
but voluntarily play'd several agreeable tunes on the
harpsicord; upon which the gentleman who had requested the
favour, sent her the following lines.
  Whilst you denied us, when we ask'd a song,
  Your ready hands excus'd your silent tongue;
  To yield delight with greater art you try'd,
  And gave us many tunes, for one deny'd:
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