As Tammie glow'red, amazed and curious, The mirth and fun grew fast and furious.
Prudent, cautious self-control is wisdom's root.
I waive the quantum o' the sin, The hazard of concealing; But, och! it hardens a' within, And petrifies the feeling!
Suspense is worse than disappointment.
Auld Nature swears the lovely dears Her noblest work she classes, O; Her 'prentice han' she tried on man, And then she made the lasses, O!
Hope springs exulting on triumphant wing.