The Works, Volume 8

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J. Murray, 1823
 

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Page 207 - As men will children at their sports behold, And smile to see them, though unmoved and cold, Smile at the recollected games, and then Depart and mix in the affairs of men...
Page 232 - Jacques was there t' explain and to persuade. Here, on this lawn, thy boys and girls shall run, And play their gambols when their tasks are done ; There, from that window, shall their mother view The happy tribe, and smile at all they do ; While thou, more gravely, hiding thy delight, Shalt cry "0! childish!

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