Jack found his goddess made of clay;

Found half the charms that deck'd her face

Arose from powder, shreds, or lace;

But still the worst remain'd behind,—

That very face had robb'd her mind.

Skill'd in no other arts was she

But dressing, patching, repartee;

And, just as humour rose or fell,

By turns a slattern or a belle.

'Tis true she dress'd with modern grace,—