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The bashful earthquake & other fables and verses . ^:7i^:(^ 43 THE POETS PEOPOSAL. *^ Phyllis, if I could I M paint youAs I see you sitting there, You distracting little saint, you,With your aureole of hair. If I only weie an artist,And such glances could be caught. You should have the very smartestPicture frame that can be bought! ^ Phyllis, since I cant depict yourCharms, or give you aught but fame, Will you be yourself the picture ?Will you let me be the frame ? Whose protecting clasp may bind youAlways — Nay, cried Phyllis ; ^ you 11 force me to remind you Paintings must be framed with gold! 44. .Aree-Sided Uues1ior\ (9-f4^A Scene. A hollow tree in the woods., Time. December evening. Mr. Bear.

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