586 br br We talked as Girls do— br Fond, and late— br We speculated fair, on every subject, but the Grave— br Of ours, none affair— br br We handled Destinies, as cool— br As we—Disposers—be— br And God, a Quiet Party br To our Authority— br br But fondest, dwelt upon Ourself br As we eventual—be— br When Girls to Women, softly raised br We—occupy—Degree— br br We parted with a contract br To cherish, and to write br But Heaven made both, impossible br Before another night.