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 COUPLETS AND FRAGMENTS.

I.

I WALKED abroad on a snowy day, I asked the soft Snow with me toplay; She played and she melted in all her prime; And the Winter called it a dreadful crime.

II.

АBSTINENCE sows sand all over The ruddy limbs and flaming hair; Bnt desire gratified Plants fruits of life and beauty there.

III.

HE look of love alarms, Because 'tis filled with fire, But the look of soft deceit Shall win the lover's hire: Soft deceit and idleness, These are beauty's sweete dress;