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LINES FROM A SCHOOL-GIRL TO A NEW FRIEND.
Will you let me love you, Fanny?
There are very few
In my soul's still temple cherish'd—
May it cherish you?
Many make a fleeting visit,
Wearying ere long—
Far too wild and dreamy is it,
For the worldly throng.
There are very few
In my soul's still temple cherish'd—
May it cherish you?
Many make a fleeting visit,
Wearying ere long—
Far too wild and dreamy is it,
For the worldly throng.
But if you will come and rest
In its dim recesses,
It will give its stronger-guest
Welcome and caresses.
Gentle is the group you'll meet;
Pray do not refuse them;
They will always love you, sweet;
Let me introduce them!
In its dim recesses,
It will give its stronger-guest
Welcome and caresses.
Gentle is the group you'll meet;
Pray do not refuse them;
They will always love you, sweet;
Let me introduce them!
