DEAR FANNY.

“She has beauty, but still you must keep your heart cool;

“She has wit, but you must n't be caught, so;”

Thus Reason advises, but Reason's a fool,

And‘ tis not the first time I have thought so,

Dear Fanny.

‘ Tis not the first time I have thought so.

“She is lovely; then love her, nor let the bliss fly;

“‘ Tis the charm of youth's vanishing season;”

Thus Love has advised me and who will deny

That Love reasons much better than Reason,

Dear Fanny?

Love reasons much better than Reason.