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10 My heart has beat for thee full long,

At morning’s break, or noon-tide song;

And hope still whispers, not in vain,

That I may be belov’d again.

Happy I should deem her life,

Whom Fortune destin’d for your wife,

Convinc’d you’d try your best to please.

And make her days roll on with ease;

She, in return, should take delight,

To please you both by day and night;

And always strive to make your home

A place from which you would not roam;

Of jealous thoughts herself divest,

Of all that happens make the best.

If such like maxims meet your mind,

In me a Valentine you’ll find.

Receive, dear youth, this pledge of love,

The gift accept, the deed approve,

And turn, and smile, and sweetly own,

That I am dear to thee alone.

Dear Valentine! enchanting day,

The best of months, the lover’s May,

You take possession of my soul,

And love reigns there without control.

I choose the swain whom I love best,

He’s far superior to the rest;

In every action ’tis his plan,

To be a brave and honest man;

No levity is ever seen,

He has a pleasing gentle mien;

Good humour dwells in every feature,

In short, he is a perfect creature.

Read this portrait, Sir, and find.

That you are thus in it design'd;

And happiness is truly mine,

If me you choose as Valentine.