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ON RECEIVING A CARTE-DE-VISITE.
And were my admiration less,
Aye, less sincere than it-is now,
I could not all my joy suppress
While gazing on thy form and brow.
Aye, less sincere than it-is now,
I could not all my joy suppress
While gazing on thy form and brow.
A deeper charm surrounding all,
Surpassing yet the painter's art;
Henceforth an idol, to recall
The pure emotions of my heart;
A thousand thanks for this, kind friend;
My album now, the gem shall grace;
A hero crowned, if such should send,
I'd not remove to give it place.
Surpassing yet the painter's art;
Henceforth an idol, to recall
The pure emotions of my heart;
A thousand thanks for this, kind friend;
My album now, the gem shall grace;
A hero crowned, if such should send,
I'd not remove to give it place.
