John Ruskin loved young Effie Gray,
his one rose in a million.
What was it on their wedding day
that turned the critic’s gaze away?
Scotch beauty, not Brazilian?
The censor had approved these sentiments
And left his purple mark accordingly
But insufficient postage had been paid
By sender, and the message was delayed.
John Ruskin loved young Effie Gray,
his one rose in a million.
What was it on their wedding day
that turned the critic’s gaze away?
Scotch beauty, not Brazilian?
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