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POEMS
by
FRANCES S. OSGOOD.
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A careless carol—idly, lightly sung,
Perhaps not worth the singing or repeating;—
But would you check a woman's pen or tongue?—
Ah! teach her first—to keep her heart from beating!
Perhaps not worth the singing or repeating;—
But would you check a woman's pen or tongue?—
Ah! teach her first—to keep her heart from beating!
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NEW YORK:
PUBLISHED BY CLARK & AUSTIN.
M DCCC XLVI.