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Fair is the kingcup that in meadow blows, Fair is the daisy that beside her grows.

John Gay

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John Gay
Age: 47 †
Born: 1685
Born: June 30
Died: 1732
Died: December 4
Librettist
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Barnstaple
Devon
Daisies
Meadows
Blows
Beside
Fairs
Fair
Buttercup
Blow
Daisy
Grows
Meadow

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