XLII.

Besides, he had found out he was no tutor

(I wish that others would find out the same),[632]And rather wished in such things to stand neuter,

For silly wards will bring their guardians blame:

So when he saw each ancient dame a suitor

To make his little wild Asiatic tame,

Consulting "the Society for Vice

Suppression," Lady Pinchbeck was his choice.

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