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THE PERSON OF THE HOUSE.
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II.

My rules are hard to understand

For him whom sensual rules depress;
A bandbox in a midwife's hand
May hold a costlier bridal dress.

III.

'I like her not; in fact I loathe;

Bugs hath she brought from London beds.'
Friend! wouldst thou rather bear their growth
Or have a baby with two heads?