I never see a younger brother’s face,
Unless the second’s, should the eldest be
Consumptive,—clearly a decided case,
For then in fact, the second soon must take his place.
Heavens! has she presented him to Jane!
I will not let her dance,—a younger brother
To waltz with Jane!—a beggar to profane
Her hand! no, he may go and seek some other.
I’m sure if Lady E. had been a mother,
She had not dared such impropriety.