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This figure hath high price: ’t was wrought with love

Ages ago in finest ivory;

Nought modish in it, pure and noble lines

Of generous womanhood that fits all time.

That too is costly ware; majolica

Of deft design, to please a lordly eye:

The smile, you see, is perfect⁠—wonderful

As mere Faience! a table ornament

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