If a ghost’s in the case, they wont do it at any price.”

MORAL.

And now for the moral! Imprimis, young heiresses,

Don’t go riding o’ nights, and don’t rob mayors or mayoresses;

As to robbing your suitors, allow me to say,

On the face of the thing ’tis a scheme that won’t pay;

Though they sigh and protest, and are dabs at love-making,

You’ll not find one in ten

Of these charming young men

Can produce on occasion a purse worth your taking.