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264 An ancient Maid's a sage adviser,

Like her you will be much the wiser,

In word, as well as Deed.

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But Harriet, I don't wish to flatter,

And really think 't would make the matter

More perfect if not quite,

If other Ladies when they preach,

Would certain Damsels also teach

More cautiously to write.

THERE WAS A TIME, I NEED NOT NAME.

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was a time, I need not name,

Since it will ne'er forgotten be,

When all our feelings were the same

As still my soul hath been to thee.