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I knew three sisters,—all were sweet;          Wishful to wed was I, And wondered which would mostly meet          The matrimonial tie. I asked the first what fate would she          Wish joy of life to bring to her. She answered: `I would like to be          A concert singer.` I asked the second, for my mind          Was set on nuptial noosing, Unto what lot was she inclined          If she could have the choosing? Said she: `For woman I can see          No fortune finer, Than to go in for Art and be          A dress designer.` With heavy heart I asked the third          What was her life ambition; A maiden she in look and word          Of modest disposition. `Alas, I dearly wish,` said she,          `My aims were deeper: My highest hope it is to be          A good house-keeper.` Which did I choose? Look at my home,—          The answer`s there; As neat and sweet as honeycomb,          With children fair. And so it humbly seems to me,          In common life, A woman`s glory is to be          A good house-wife.
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