There affectation, with a sickly mien, Shows in her cheek the roses of eighteen; Practis'd to lisp, and hang the head aside; Faints into airs, and languishes with pride; On the rich quilt sinks with becoming woe, Wrapt in a gown, for sickness, and for sho
POPE: _R. of the Lock,_ Canto iv., Line 31.
affectation pride sickness head rich roses
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