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VGW(PA.737.054
8-15 Jul 1737:32, 41 (50)
THE REQUEST OF AN OLD MAID, BY A DECLARATION OF HER PASSION.
[this line in manuscript] Lady Mary Wortley Montague to Sr.
Wm. Young
Dear Collin prevent my warm blushes,
Since how can I speak without pain.
My eyes have oft told you their wishes,
Oh! can't you their meaning explain?
. . . [12 more lines]
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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