Part 1 — YOUTH AND AGE
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Youth hath many charms,— Hath many joys, and much delight; Even its doubts, and vague alarms, By contrast make it bright: And yet—and yet—forsooth, I love Age as well as Youth!
Well, since I love them both, The good of both I will combine,— In women, I will look for Youth, And look for Age, in wine: And then—and then—I'll bless This twain that gives me happiness!
George Arnold [1834-1865]