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1868–1955

The Gent-ians. The Lady-bird.

Robert Williams Wood

The reason why this beetle gay, Is called the Lady-bird, they say, Is just because he wastes his hours, In running after pretty flowers,

Who, quite regardless of conventions, Most openly invite attentions. ( And hence are aptly termed the Gent-ians. )

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