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Let gold not allure you,
Let wealth not attract;
With a house full of treasure,
A woman may lack.
Let her habits be frugal,
Her hands not afraid
To work in her household
Or follow her trade.
Let her language be modest,
Her actions discreet;
Her manners refined,
And free from deceit.
Now if such you should find,
In your journey through life,
Just open your mind,
And make her your wife.
ADVICE TO THE GIRLS.
Nay, do not blush! I only heard
You had a mind to marry;
I thought I'd speak a friendly word,
So just one moment tarry.
