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EPIGRAM by JOHN BYROM

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First Line: A GRACEFUL MANNER, AND A FRIENDLY EASE
Last Line: WHEN IT IS GIV'N, IS TAKEN MUCH AMISS.

A GRACEFUL manner, and a friendly ease
Will give a "No," and not at all displease;
And an ill-natur'd or ungraceful "YES,"
When it is giv'n, is taken much amiss.



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