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A BACHELOR'S COMMENTS ON WOMEN'S RIGHTS
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A BACHELOR'S COMMENTS ON WOMEN'S RIGHTS



'Tis said the time is close at hand
Which earnest thought invites—
We 'If take up this expansive theme
And speak on "Women's Rights."
Methinks there's many a questions, now.
Which worthy seems of note;
What say we, then: Will all things change
When the women have power to vote?

Will they exchange places with the men—
Tread where have trod their feet—
And dig and delve all day, to get
Things for the men to eat?
Will the men folks stay in the house all day
Dressed in their silks and laces—
Their soft white hands bedecked with rings,
And powder on their faces?

Will they play the piano, with no thought
To the morrow ever giving—
While the woman goes, and tries to find
Some way to get a living?