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. |