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JUST SO!
You may talk of the wise, prudent ladyWho never was known to be kissed:But give me the dear little maidenWhose lips I can never resist.
'T is I 'd not care for a woman,Who frowned at the touch of her hand;But the pressure of soft rosy fingersI swear I could never withstand.
I heard of some lovers who neverTheir haughty Dulcineas embraced—That is all well enough—they are suited—But 'tis.not at all to my taste.
Engaged to a girl and not kiss her,Is something I don't understand;Why, I never can sit by my darlingWithout slyly, squeezing her hand.

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