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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 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.