Careless she is with artful care, Affecting to seem unaffec… - William Congreve

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Careless she is with artful care,
Affecting to seem unaffected.

William Congreve

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William Congreve (24 January 1670 – 19 January 1729) was an English playwright and poet.

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Careless she is with artful care, Affecting to seem unaffected. - William Congreve

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