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MAN who would woo a fair maid, Should 'prentice himself to the trade;
 * And study all day,
 * In methodical way,

How to flatter, cajole and persuade. He should 'prentice himself at fourteen, And practise from morning to e'en;
 * And when he's of age,
 * If he will, I'll engage,

He may capture the heart of a queen!
 * It is purely a matter of skill,
 * Which all may attain if they will:
 * But every Jack
 * He must study the knack
 * If he wants to make sure of his Jill!