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THE LAW OF JAVA, SELECTION by GEORGE COLMAN THE YOUNGER

First Line: GAZE ON HER BOSOM OF SWEETS, AND TAKE
Last Line: THE WISEST OF MEN A FOOL.
Subject(s): WOMEN;

Gaze on her bosom of sweets, and take
This truth for a constant rule:—
Enchanting woman can always make
The wisest of men a fool.



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