For the gents, as she reads, the author defies,
And lose their ideas in the light of her eyes.
Col. Taylor, the “chronic debater,” appears,
Who argues regardless of scruples or fear;
Our “smiling attorney” don’t fret about sin,
But espouses the cause that’s surest to win.
The sensible, cynical Simpson Glenn,
Scares us and scathes us with critical pen;
He’s not over pious, I’ve heard people say,
But would be a Christian, were the Tempter away.