What then in love can woman do? If we grow fond they shun us. And when we fly them, they pursue: But leave us when they've won us.

Shall ignorance of good and ill Dare to direct the eternal will? Seek virtue, and of that possest, To Providence resign the rest.

O Polly, you might have toyed and kissed, by keeping men off, you keep them on.

Learning by study must be won; 'Twas ne'er entail'd from son to son.

Lest men suspect your tale untrue, Keep probability in view.

Let firm, well hammer'd soles protect thy feet Through freezing snows, and rains, and soaking sleet; Should the big last extend the shoe too wide, Each stone will wrench the unwary step aside; The sudden turn may stretch the swelling vein, The cracking joint unhinge, or ankle sprain; And when too short the modish shoes are worn, You'll judge the seasons by your shooting corn.

Whence is thy learning? Hath thy toil O'er books consumed the midnight oil?