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John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.

7895 William Dean Howells 1837-1920 John Bartlett

 
NUMBER:7895
AUTHOR:William Dean Howells (1837–1920)
QUOTATION:Her mouth is a honey-blossom,
  No doubt, as the poet sings;
But within her lips, the petals,
  Lurks a cruel bee that stings.
ATTRIBUTION:The sarcastic Fair.