The mother's manual, or, Illustrations of matrimonial economy : an essay in verse . ollow old masters—or else choose a sceneFrom History—ancient history I mean ;If classic costume leave the shoulders bare,^Tis quite correct—and if perchance theyre who shall gaze, as actor or spectator,Or first or last, is almost sure to take her. Mrs. fear my Anne would never have the stand stock still so, just in the same place. 40 Lady some girls, I believe, there is nothing that wouMAnswer better than being prodigiously good;But this only applies, should they happen to sta
The mother's manual, or, Illustrations of matrimonial economy : an essay in verse . ollow old masters—or else choose a sceneFrom History—ancient history I mean ;If classic costume leave the shoulders bare,^Tis quite correct—and if perchance theyre who shall gaze, as actor or spectator,Or first or last, is almost sure to take her. Mrs. fear my Anne would never have the stand stock still so, just in the same place. 40 Lady some girls, I believe, there is nothing that wouMAnswer better than being prodigiously good;But this only applies, should they happen to some family rather peculiar that way. Theres another thing still, which Ive knovm to succeed,And produce great effect with most wonderful speed,Sometimes it will act quite like magic indeed:This is rhyming off-hand. It seems always so startling, so bright, that I seldom or neverHave watched any talent more tending to moveThe heart of an idler to admire, and to love. Mrs. that must be so difficult to do !Im sure I never could succeed—could you ?. BacriTluhxtStxdtm^T^ fecit tJSi ^^ / / /^ ? / 41 Lady is not, perhaps, so hard as it appears:When we begin, you must express no fears. But, ere I see my nieces, let me ask—Although, believe me, tis no pleasant task—Are you quite sure—that none of them have everRun up a love affair ? Mrs. Philtre. Dear me ! no, never! Lady HookThen we start fair—but make them understandAt once—before I take them all in I must have no nonsense of that know there are some people do not mindA side flirtation, if the girl be steady ;And when a good match offers will be ready 42 Directly to give up her bete first love; However tis a style I dont approve. Some think it helps to give the eyes effect; But I have known more than one good match checked, Solely because some horrid younger son Had first to touch the damsels heart begun. In short, tis dangerous—and I never choose To grant a licen
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