The only art her guilt to cover, To hide her shame from every eye, To give repentance to her lover, And wring his bosom, is - to die. (Oliver Goldsmith)

The only art her guilt to cover, To hide her shame from every eye, To give repentance to her lover, And wring his bosom, is - to die.

Oliver Goldsmith

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