  Maria intended a letter to write, But could not begin (as she thought) to indite, So went to her mother with pencil and slate, Containing "Dear Sister," and also a date. "With nothing to say, my dear girl, do not think Of wasting your time over paper and ink; But certainly this is an excellent way, To try with your slate to find something to say. "I will give you a rule," said her mother, "my dear, And what would you tell her? consider, and then, Though silent your tongue, you can speak with your pen." |
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