Citation - Massachusetts Spy-Boston: 1774.08.25

MS-B.774.070
25 Aug 1774:41 (4/186)
THE PROPHETIC BEE.
Florella, under Mamma's care,
Breath'd the pure, wholesome country air,
And smil'd, and blush'd, to think so near
The virgin's wish, a fifteenth year;
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For beaus, and belles, and sages, tell,
Her heart on other things did dwell;
On balls, and plays, and love, and fashion,
More suited to her ruling passion.
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