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Unfortunate Coincidence

by Dorothy Parker

Dorothy Parker

By the time you swear you're his,
Shivering and sighing,
And he vows his passion is
Infinite, undying -
Lady, make a note of this:
One of you is lying.




Last updated May 02, 2015

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