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Appeal

by Edith Nesbit

Edith Nesbit

Daphnis dearest, wherefore weave me
Webs of lies lest truth should grieve me?
I could pardon much, believe me:
Dower me, Daphnis, or bereave me,
Kiss me, kill me, love me, leave me,-
Damn me, dear, but don't deceive me!




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Pray, n:. To ask that the laws of the universe be annulled in behalf of a single petitioner confessedly unworthy.
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