And whatever to study or action invites
Upon the white paper before me I spread,
By aid of my constant companion, the Lead.
A lady of Fashion sails by like a queen,
With ruffles and lace, and her satin de chine;
Her shimmering train as it now sweeps the street,
Is sadly ensnaring a gentleman’s feet.
It is painfully plain an apology’s due;
But which should apologize first of the two?
