WHEN Betty's lip I lately pressed,
And stole the rapture-giving kiss,
The softest transports filled my breast,
And all Love's cares were lost in bliss.
But soon I found the pleasing theft
A sad unlucky prank had played;
Though honey on my lip it left,
It poison to my heart conveyed.
Since then, bewitching girl, you see,
Thy kisses only cause me pain;
Restore the one I gave to thee,
And I'll give back thy kiss again.
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