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The Book of Poetry, tr. by James Legge, [1876], at sacred-texts.com


XII

The Chiao T‘ung; narrative. A woman scorning her lover.

1O dear! that artful boy
  Refuses me a word!
But, sir, I shall enjoy
  My food, though you're absurd!

2O dear! that artful boy
  My table will not share!
But, sir, I shall enjoy
  My rest, though you're not there!


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