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