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492 Civilization—spurns—the Leopard! Was the Leopard—bold? Deserts—never rebuked her Satin— Ethiop—her Gold— Tawny—her Customs— She was Conscious— Spotted—her Dun Gown— This was the Leopard's nature—Signor— Need—a keeper—frown? Pity—the Pard—that left her Asia— Memories—of Palm— Cannot be stifled—with Narcotic— Nor suppressed—with Balm—
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