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IN MAIDEN MEDITATION by W. C. NICHOLS

First Line: WERE I A MAN,' QUOTH MISTRESS JANE
Last Line: "WERE I A MAN!"
Subject(s): COMEDY;

"WERE I a man," quoth Mistress Jane,
"Ah, would I were! -- I'd drink champagne
And smoke -- be dashing in my dress --
And let my roving eyes express
A love I never entertain.

"With rose lips near, I'd not refrain
From kissing. I would e'er maintain
That woman's 'No' is often 'Yes,'
Were I a man.

"Yet while I muse, it seems quite plain
That as I am I can't complain,
For Tom and Jack -- they both confess --
Adore me. So I rather guess
I'd wish I were a girl again,
Were I a man!"



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