Hear her too bid—decisive tone and loud!

“Going! ’tis gone!” the hammer-holder cries—

“Joy to you, Lady! you have gain’d a prize.” 70

Thus comes and goes the wealth, that, saved or spent,

Buys not a moment’s credit or content.

Farewell! your fortune I forbear to guess;

For chance, as well as sense, may give success.

II.

P. Say, what yon buildings, neat indeed, but low,

So much alike, in one commodious row?