But when there's private conversation,
Rush in, a downright congregation!
If left unchid, then all is well;
If not, then swear you heard the bell.
Secrets that 'drop' from gents and ladies,
The best of all your stock in trade is;
While you, a course more cautious steering,
Let nothing 'fall' within their hearing.
Indiff'rent still to praise or blame,
You soar above the sense of shame.