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The widow fhe'sr youthfu', and never ae hair
The waur of the wearing, and has a good fkair
Of every thing lovely; Abe's witty and fair,
And has a rich Jointure, my laddie .
What cou'd you wifjb. better your pleafure to crown.
Than a widow, the bonnieft toaft in the town,
Wi' naething but draw in jour ftool and fit down,
And fport wi' the widow, my laddie.
Then till 'er and kill er wi'courtefie dead,
Tho' ftark love and kindnefs be a' ye can plead;
Be heartfome and airy, and hope to fucced
Wi' a bonny gay widow, my laddie.
Strike iron while 'tis hot, if ye 'd have it to wald.
For Fortune ay favours the active and bauld.
But ruins the wooer that's thowlefs and cau'ld',
Unfit for the widow, my laddie.