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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
A CONJUGAL CONUNDRUM, by ANONYMOUS
First Line: "which is of greater value, prythee say"
Last Line: The bridegroom's often regularly sold
Subject(s): Brides;marriage; Weddings;husbands;wives
First Line: "which is of greater value, prythee say"
Last Line: The bridegroom's often regularly sold
Subject(s): Brides;marriage; Weddings;husbands;wives
WHICH is of greater value, prythee, say,
The Bride or Bridegroom? -- must the truth be told?
Alas, it must! The Bride is given away --
The Bridegroom's often regularly sold.
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