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NOTES OF A TRAVELLER by ARTHUR GUITERMAN

First Line: THE MAIDENS OF SCOTLAND, SO RUDDY OF HUE
Last Line: ARE MADE OUT OF STRAWBERRIES, SUGAR AND CREAM.
Subject(s): WOMEN;
The maidens of Scotland, so ruddy of hue,
Are made out of heather and apples and dew.

The maidens of Surrey and neighbouring parts
Are made out of roses and gooseberry tarts.

The maidens of Devon, if all that they seem,
Are made out of strawberries, sugar and cream.



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