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A highest power is to please, Thus does she rule the kingdom of the soul. Beauty, charm, grace—when Heaven gave her these It gave her Life's full, absolute control. All forms of force are impotent and crude Compared to this, which bends us to her whim. Mabel, there is no man so vile and rude But woman's tender grace may tutor him. But now, my darling, use not any more This power of yours on any other men— Not on that sleek and handsome Senator To whom you talked from eight till half-past ten. Use it on me, my love, and you will find How hard it is to change a strong man's mind.