Love's but the frailty of the mind, When 'tis not with ambition joined A sickly flame, which, if not fed, expires, And feeding, wastes in self-consuming fires.
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They are at the end of the gallery; retired to their tea and scandal, according to their ancient custom.
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A little disdain is not amiss; a little scorn is alluring.
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In my conscience I believe the baggage loves me, for she never speaks well of me herself, nor suffers any body else to rail at me.
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