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Poem
January 2, 1752
The Virginia Gazette
Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia
What is this article about?
In 'Chloe's Choice,' a new song, the speaker rejects suitors who are superficial, immoral, foolish, or rude, preferring a man of sense, politeness, virtue, and discretion worthy of marriage and her heart.
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CHLOE'S CHOICE.
A new Song.
The Beau, with his delicate Womanish Face,
Whose Merit all lies in a Feather and Lace;
The Proud, the Immoral, the Coward, the Vain,
May sue for my Love, but will meet with Disdain.
The Dunce I detest, and whose Wit is severe;
I sicken whenever a Sycophant's near:
The Brute, that's ill manner'd, disorders me much;
And I'd die an Old Maid e're I'd couple with such;
But He, in whom Sense and Politeness are join'd,
Whose Study has been to embellish his Mind,
Whose Pleasures ne'er injure his Health or his Purse,
Is fit to be taken for better for worse.
Whose Wit has no Gall, and whose Tongue no Deceit;
Whose Nature is noble, and Conduct discreet;
Ne'er knew any Fear, but to hurt or offend.-
If he questions my Heart, he will find it his Friend.
A new Song.
The Beau, with his delicate Womanish Face,
Whose Merit all lies in a Feather and Lace;
The Proud, the Immoral, the Coward, the Vain,
May sue for my Love, but will meet with Disdain.
The Dunce I detest, and whose Wit is severe;
I sicken whenever a Sycophant's near:
The Brute, that's ill manner'd, disorders me much;
And I'd die an Old Maid e're I'd couple with such;
But He, in whom Sense and Politeness are join'd,
Whose Study has been to embellish his Mind,
Whose Pleasures ne'er injure his Health or his Purse,
Is fit to be taken for better for worse.
Whose Wit has no Gall, and whose Tongue no Deceit;
Whose Nature is noble, and Conduct discreet;
Ne'er knew any Fear, but to hurt or offend.-
If he questions my Heart, he will find it his Friend.
What sub-type of article is it?
Song
What themes does it cover?
Love Courtship
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Chloes Choice
New Song
Ideal Suitor
Courtship Rejection
Virtuous Mate
Poem Details
Title
Chloe's Choice.
Subject
Choosing A Worthy Suitor
Form / Style
Rhymed Couplets
Key Lines
The Beau, With His Delicate Womanish Face, Whose Merit All Lies In A Feather And Lace; The Proud, The Immoral, The Coward, The Vain, May Sue For My Love, But Will Meet With Disdain.
But He, In Whom Sense And Politeness Are Join'd, Whose Study Has Been To Embellish His Mind, Whose Pleasures Ne'er Injure His Health Or His Purse, Is Fit To Be Taken For Better For Worse.
If He Questions My Heart, He Will Find It His Friend.