HER PRICE
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HER PRICE.
SO you've asked me to marry you, Henry de Vere;
And you must have an answer, my gay cavalier?
Do you know who I am? In what circle I move?
Let me tell you my gifts, since you ask for my love.
I am very accomplished, a rare work of art;
My figure's perfection, and so is my heart.
If you do not believe it, to-morrow's the day
That I go to the "Patriarchs' Ball," decolletée.
They say that the fashion this season is low,
But since 't is the fashion 't is proper you know.
And then mamma says that the men all declare
That my throat, neck and arms are delightfully fair.
And you must have an answer, my gay cavalier?
Do you know who I am? In what circle I move?
Let me tell you my gifts, since you ask for my love.
I am very accomplished, a rare work of art;
My figure's perfection, and so is my heart.
If you do not believe it, to-morrow's the day
That I go to the "Patriarchs' Ball," decolletée.
They say that the fashion this season is low,
But since 't is the fashion 't is proper you know.
And then mamma says that the men all declare
That my throat, neck and arms are delightfully fair.
