Lines To An Accomplished Young Lady,
Whose Timidity frequently agitated her, when pressed to gratify her Friends by her Musical Talents. 'Tis said (and I believe it too) That genuine merit seeks the shade; Blushing to think what is her due, As of her own sweet pow'rs afraid: - Thus, lovely maid! on fluttering wings, Thy pow'rs a thousand fears pursue, Which, like thy own harmonious strings, When press'd enchant, and tremble too! The pity, which we give, you owe, For mutual fears on both attend; While anxious thus you joy bestow, We fear too soon that joy will end!
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"Whose Timidity frequently agitated her, when pressed to gratify her Friends by her Musical Talents...."
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