Prince Charming and his Charming Princess. 75 



When matters are well managed, no need to be strait-laced, 

 You may with little danger increase the little waste. 



*' Tho* Spousy's so discreet, still each fashion she'll display, 

 Her bosom, Heaven bless her ! is open as the day j 

 Her garment (may I venture a simile to beg ?) 

 Hangs loosely from her shoulder like a gown upon a peg ; 

 Yet fearful of expenses, she shortens them so small 

 And if she goes on shortening, there'll be no waste at all." 



