THE BACHELOR'S ULTIMATUM.
When woman, angelic enchantress, Decked in graces that always attract, Combines with her other endearments The exquisite science of Tact, Which teaches a le9son diviner Than any philosophers.preach— That sweetness is stronger than fury And silence more prec'ous than speech ; When Man, that magnificent creature, Who deems himself lord of the earth, Behavos in a manner becoming His super-superlative worth, Rememb'iing that poor folks and wealthy Will fraternise soon in the grave. That gentlemen still should be gentle, Since tnoccy beseemeth the bravo ; When Husbands, in fact, are all gracious, Relying on kindness— not might, And Wives,' blessed with tempers unclouded. Are invariably happy and bright; When the Mothor, serene and benignant, By no selfish misgivings beguiled, Allows the unfortunate Father iSome share in the love of the child ; When Children no longer have measles, Nor suffer from infantine ills. And money rolls in with abundance To nay off the shopkeepers' bills: When Servants aro loyal and civil, Not regarding theiv masters as foes, Nor horrible rows with tho " missis" Disturb the domestic repose : When all this comes to pass Ijshall marry Tho lady I long to adore ; But nothing on earth shall induce me To marry that lady befote.
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Te Aroha News, Volume VI, Issue 326, 19 December 1888, Page 6
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203THE BACHELOR'S ULTIMATUM. Te Aroha News, Volume VI, Issue 326, 19 December 1888, Page 6
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