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THE LIFE OF A BELLE by ANONYMOUS

First Line: WHAT LIVES ARE SO HAPPY AS THOSE OF THE FAIR
Last Line: "SUCH, SUCH IS THE LIFE OF A BELLE"
What lives are so happy as those of the fair,
Who scarcely one moment from pleasure can spare;
But leave to their husbands reflection and care?
Such, such is the life of a belle.

All morning, when others are up and employed,
She's dreaming of pleasures the last night enjoyed;
Whilst Betty for orders attends at her side.
Such, such is the life of a belle.

She breakfasts at noon, and just slips on her gown;
Calls a chair to the door, and away, round the Town.
And, just about two, in the Park is set down.
Such, such is the life of a belle.

Then, trips up the Mall, and soon joins with the rest;
And of each awkward creature she meets, makes a jest.
Kills two or three beaus; and away to be drest.
Such, such is the life of a belle.

She seldom attends either High Church, or Low;
But never is absent when other belles go.
Nor scruples to pray, if the fashion be so.
Such, such is the life of a belle.

Her dinner and dressing employ her till eve.
Some troublesome tradesman to see her begs leave;
But the coach at the door soon procures a reprieve.
Such, such is the life of a belle.

At evening, she visits, drinks tea, plays her fan,
Collects all the news, and what chit-chat she can,
And wonders her Sex can be fond of a man!
Such, such is the life of a belle!



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