Upon a Young L ADY , virtuously remarked for her strict Attention to an aged Mother .

Miss
Prudence join'd with filial Care,
O! the Virtue of this Fair!
Let the Thoughtless and the Gay,
Loosely sport their Hours away,
You with Scorn that Waste survey.

Wisely, dutiful in Heart,
All your willing Time impart,
Rather to a Parent's Ease,
Folly's Round may other's please;
In your prudent, careful Mind,
Ev'ry filial Charm combin'd;
Love like this I joy to know,
Duty's Happiness below.