Citation - New York Weekly Journal: 1737.02.21

NYWJ.737.006
21 Feb 1737:11 (171)
From the Boston Gazette.
THE REQUEST OF AN OLD MAID BY A DECLARATION OF HER PASSION.
Dear Collen prevent my warm flushes,
Since how can I speak without pain.
My eyes have oft told you their wishes,
Oh can't you their meaning explain?
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THE ANSWER.
Good Madam when ladies are willing,
A man must needs look like a fool;
For me I would not give a shilling,
For one that is kind out of rule.
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