What’s the worst that can happen?

There once was a village that had among its people a very wise old man. The villagers trusted this man to provide them answers to their questions and concerns. One day, a farmer from the village went to the wise man and said in a frantic tone, “Wise man, help...

The Lady’s Dressing Room by Jonathan Swift

Five hours, (and who can do it less in?) By haughty Celia spent in dressing; The goddess from her chamber issues, Arrayed in lace, brocades and tissues.          Strephon, who found the room was void, And Betty otherwise employed, Stole in, and took a strict survey,...