Each neighb'ring youth afpir'd to gain her hand. And many a fuitor came from many a land. But all in vain each neighb'ring youth afpir'd, And diftant fuitors all in vain admir'd. Averfe to hear, yet fearful to offend, The lover fhe refus'd me made a friend... Rosina: A Novel ... - Page 48by Mrs. Pilkington (Mary) - 1793Full view - About this book
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