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24. To a Young Lady.

Sweet stream that winds through yonder glade,

Apt emblem of a virtuous maid—

Silent and chaste she steals along,

Far from the world's gay busy throng,

With gentle, yet prevailing, force,

Intent upon her destin'd course;

Graceful and useful all she does,

Blessing and blest where'er she goes,

Pure-bosom'd as that wat'ry glass,

And heav'n reflected in her face.

1813 Edition.