She lets no busy, idle wish intrude,
But is by nature negatively good.
In marriage hers will be a dubious fate:
She is not fitted for a high estate—
There wants the grace, the polish, and the pride; }
Less is she fitted for a humble bride: 20}
Whom fair Belinda weds—let chance decide! }
She sees her father oft engross’d by cares,
And therefore hates to hear of men’s affairs.
An active mother in the household reigns,