Some asked me where the rubies grew,
And nothing I did say;
But with my finger pointed to
The lips of Julia. (Robert Herrick (poet))

Some asked me where the rubies grew, And nothing I did say; But with my finger pointed to The lips of Julia.

Robert Herrick (poet)

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