The Maiden's Vow

I will avoid equations,

And shun the naughty surd,

I must beware the perfect square,

Through it young girls have erred:

And when men mention Rule of Three

Pretend I have not heard.

Through Sturm's delightful theorems

Illicit joys assure,

Though permutations and combinations

My woman's heart allure,

I'll never study algebra,

But keep my spirit pure.