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We may further grant to those of her ( Poetry's ) defenders who are lovers of poetry and yet not poets, the permission to speak in prose on her behalf: let them show not only that she is pleasant but also useful to States and to human life, and we will listen in a kindly spirit ; ;

for if this can be proved we shall surely be the gainers -- I mean, if there is a use in poetry as well as a delight ''.