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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
WOMAN'S WILES, by HENRY SMITH CHAPMAN
First Line: Two snowy arms around his neck
Last Line: He knew it was a check she yearned.
Subject(s): Flirtation; Money
First Line: Two snowy arms around his neck
Last Line: He knew it was a check she yearned.
Subject(s): Flirtation; Money
BEFORE.
TWO snowy arms around his neck,
Two rosy lips to his upturned;
The outcome now he stopped to reck,
A kiss he knew was what she yearned.
AFTER.
Two snowy arms around his neck,
Two rosy lips to his upturned;
The outcome now he stopped to reck,
He knew it was a check she yearned.
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