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 ﻿1096. Though they feign to speak as strangers, the words of the loving will be seen through in an instant.

1097. The half-hearted reproach and the offended look are the marks of those who pretend to spurn but who really love us in their hearts.

1098. The slender-shaped maid melteth to see my imploring look and softly smileth: and the gentle smile giveth her an added grace.

1099. It is only in lovers' eyes that one can see the look of absolute unconcern, as if they were perfect strangers.

1100. When eyes speak their consent to eyes, the words of the mouth are quite superfluous.

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