'Twere wrong with hope our fond desires to feed,

And waste our substance thus:—not all the FAIR,

Possess of gratitude a decent share.

With this exception they appear divine;

In lovely WOMAN angel-charms combine;

The whole indeed I do not here include;

Alas; too many act the jilt and prude.

When kind, they're ev'ry blessing found below:

When otherwise a curse we often know.