Chapter 1782 of 1964 · 59 words · ~1 min read

LII.

_Why_ Adeline had this slight prejudice-- For prejudice it was--against a creature As pure, as Sanctity itself, from Vice,-- With all the added charm of form and feature,-- For me appears a question far too nice, Since Adeline was liberal by nature; But Nature's Nature, and has more caprices Than I have time, or will, to take to pieces.