XXXI.

And one or two sad, separate wives, without A fruit to bloom upon their withering bough-- Begged to bring _up_ the little girl, and _"out"_-- For that's the phrase that settles all things now, Meaning a virgin's first blush at a rout, And all her points as thorough-bred to show: And I assure you, that like virgin honey Tastes their first season (mostly if they have money).