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But as the shy lepidopterist Gardiner?
But as the shy lepidopterist Gardiner?
The same, but he's shy.
Sometimes, I'm circumspect or wary, but not shy.
A bit shy but... a real aristocrat.
And with his celestial but shy eyes all aglow, full of wondrous... terrible light.
He's always fancied me, but too shy to ever do anything about it.
But the shy can be daring.

But as long as you like it.
Might of gotten us killed, but as long as your conscience is clean.
But as long as Francis reigns, our relationship will be forbidden.
But as long as I try something...
But as long as there are false saviors, some will believe it.
But as long as there is one faint ray of light in the dark... ...as long as we have even a chance, We must go forward.
But as long as it remains active, there's still hope.
But as long as it's by my hand...