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PG-P.768.002
14 Jan 1768:32 (2038)
Messeurs Hall and Sellers, the following transcription of
Bourne's little poem, which he calls "Decor Inemptus," by a
gentleman of this town, lately came to my hands; and as it
contains so just a compliment to many of my fair countrymen,
your inserting it in your next Gazette, will oblige your
friend, T.C.
"Decor Inemptus"
The fair Quaker maiden, neat, elegant, plain,
With justice the praise of the world shall obtain.
Content with the beauty by nature bestow'd,
Unpractis'd the licence by custom allow'd;
Regardless of fashions, she thinks herself drest,
Without tort'ring her hair, or exposing her breast:
But the modest reluctance that faintly reveals,
Enhances each charm, which it shews or conceals.
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