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 'Tis plate of rare device and jewels
 Of rich and exquisite form, their values great,
  And I read more 
 'Tis plate of rare device and jewels
 Of rich and exquisite form, their values great,
  And I am something curious, being strange,
   To have them in sale stowage. 
 October's child is born for woe,
 And life's vicissitudes must know;
  But lay on Opal on her read more 
 October's child is born for woe,
 And life's vicissitudes must know;
  But lay on Opal on her breast,
   And hope will lull those woes to rest. 
 Rich and rare were the gems she wore,
 And a bright gold ring on her wand she bore.  
 Rich and rare were the gems she wore,
 And a bright gold ring on her wand she bore. 
 Wear a Sardonyx or for thee
 No conjugal felicity.
  The August-born without this stone
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 Wear a Sardonyx or for thee
 No conjugal felicity.
  The August-born without this stone
   'Tis said must live unloved and lone. 
 These gems have life in them: their colors speak,
 Say what words fail of.  
 These gems have life in them: their colors speak,
 Say what words fail of. 
 Nay, tarry a moment, my charming girl;
 Here is a jewel of gold and pearl;
  A beautiful read more 
 Nay, tarry a moment, my charming girl;
 Here is a jewel of gold and pearl;
  A beautiful cross it is I ween
   As ever on beauty's breast was seen;
    There's nothing at all but love to pay;
     Take it and wear it, but only stay!
      Ah! Sir Hunter, what excellent taste!
       I'm not--in such--particular--haste. 
 The glowing Ruby should adorn
 Those who in warm July are born,
  Then will they be exempt read more 
 The glowing Ruby should adorn
 Those who in warm July are born,
  Then will they be exempt and free
   From love's doubt and anxiety. 
 Who comes with Summer to this earth
 And owes to June her day of birth,
  With ring read more 
 Who comes with Summer to this earth
 And owes to June her day of birth,
  With ring of Agate on her hand,
   Can health, wealth, and long life command. 
Black is a pearl in a woman's eye.
Black is a pearl in a woman's eye.