That Hymen pass’d her by, unseen.
For though the Spinster’s wealth was known,
Gold will not purchase Love—alone.
She, and her Parrot, now were thought
The torments of their little Sphere;
He, because mischievously taught,
And She, because a maid austere!—
In short, she deem’d it wise to leave
A Place, where none remain’d, to grieve.
Soon, to a distant town remov’d,