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Once I dreamed My mission was to make the world good looking, The women I mean— The world is round for men and slopes their way But women need to harbour youth to stay— I'm not for suffrage, as you may think from what I say. But I don't need to ask a favor, And my hair has kept its russet fret and fleck (I'm quoting now about my hair) However, revenons à nos moutons as the Frenchmen say. I bought this shop from a girl who wished to marry, Planned to dress no two the same But show to each her own attainment With clothes objectively designed. Before a year was up I saw I'd never make a living Forcing personalities. Then I figured what it is that Eve is really wanting And discovered—what no male has ever doubted— That every woman dressed to please some man, And few men notice what their women wear If the price is right. Now I dress them all alike And they are better pleased to look like some one else And I can pay my bills.