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1788–1824

TO HARRIET.

George Gordon Byron

Harriet! to see such Circumspection, In Ladies I have no objection Concerning what they read; An ancient Maid's a sage adviser,

Like her, you will be much the wiser, In word, as well as Deed. But Harriet, I do n'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.

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