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THE ANGEL IN THE HOUSE: BOOK 1. CANTO 4. PRELUDE: COMPENSATION by COVENTRY KERSEY DIGHTON PATMORE

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First Line: THAT NOTHING HERE MAY WANT ITS PRAISE
Last Line: MORE LOVELINESS THAN SHE CONCEALS.

That nothing here may want its praise,
Know, she who in her dress reveals
A fine and modest taste, displays
More loveliness than she conceals.



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