instead of ll. 176-7:
“For pairs not loving, cannot music find, And loving pairs have music in the mind.” (O.M.)
Book XI.
The Book opens:
That gentle Spinster, whom our Squire approved So well, they judged aright who said he loved; Though, when they thought to what the love would lead, They err’d—for neither would so far proceed. This Maiden Lady, to her promise just, Gave them her story.—She could safely trust Her neighbours both: the one she long had known, The other kindness and respect had shown. Frankly not fearless, from her early youth, She gave her tale, nor would disguise a truth; Timid in places, and with some restraint, But still resolved the very facts to paint, With plaintive smile she prefaced what she spoke, And the Friends listen’d with attentive look. (O.M.)
after l. 67:
“Think not of love! it is a chance indeed, When love and prudence side by side proceed. Nay, when they do, I doubtfully approve— Love baffles prudence—Oh! beware of love.” (O.M.)
variant of ll. 109-32:
He knew that Girls had heard that youth is bold, And he would show how youthful were the old.