Let him propose the measure, and then we 120
May for his pleasure to his plan agree.
I, when at last assenting, shall be still
But giving way to a kind Uncle’s will;
Then will he deem it just, amends to make
To one who ventures all things for his sake;
So, should you deign to take this worthless hand,
Be sure, dear Patty, ’tis at his command!”
But Patty questioned—“Is it, let me ask,
The will of God that we should wear a mask?”