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To Mollie

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O Mollie, I would I possessed such a heart;     It enchants me so gentle and true;     I would I possessed all its magical art,     Then, Mollie, I would enchant you.     Those dear, rosy lips tho' I never caressed them(?)     Are as sweet as the wild honey-dew;     Your cheeks all the angels in Heaven have blessed them,     But not one is as lovely as you.     Then give me that heart, O that innocent heart!     For mine own is cold and perdu;     It enchants me, but give me its magical art,     Then, Mollie, I will enchant you.

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