She was tall as the towering palm, and ftraight as the lofty pine. Her countenance was animated with the glow of health, and her fmile was as the dawn of the vernal day. Symmetry was difcernible in every limb, in every gefture, grace. The Prater - Page 97by Edward Long, J. Holcombe - 1757 - 289 pagesFull view - About this book
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...was formed for pleafure, and firiifhed for delight. She was tall as the towering palm, and firaight as the lofty pine. Her countenance was animated with the glow of health, and her fmile was as the dawn of the vernal day. Symmetry was difcerniblein every limb, in every geftiire grace.... | |
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