The Poems and Prose of Ernest Dowson - With a memoir by Arthur Symons by Ernest Christopher Dowson
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THE LADY
Sedate they are, yet games they much enjoy: They skip with stars, the rainbow is their toy. PIERROT That is too hard! THE LADY For mortal's play. PIERROT What then? THE LADY Teach me some pastime from the world of men. PIERROT I have it, maiden. THE LADY Can it soon be taught? PIERROT A simple game, I learnt it at the Court. I sit by thee. THE LADY But, prithee, not so near. PIERROT |
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