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A CLOISTERED nun had a lover

Dwelling in the neighb'ring town;

Both racked their brains to discover

How they best their love might crown.

The swain to pass the convent-door!—

No easy matter!—Thus they swore,

And wished it light.—I ne'er knew a nun

In such a pass to be outdone:—

In woman's clothes the youth must dress,