Written the First Year I was Marry�d

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While thirst of power, and desire of fame,

In every age is every wonan�s aim;

Of beauty vain, of silly toasters proud,

Fond of a train, and happy in a crowd,

On every fop bestowing a kind glance,

Each conquest owing to some loose advance,

Affect to fly, in hopes to be persu�d,

And think they�re virtuous, if not grossly lewd:

Let this sure maxim be my virtue�s guide,

In part to blame she is, who has been try�d;

Too near he has approach�d, who is deny�d.

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Lady Mary Wortley Montagu