and what is best of a',

her reputation is plete,

and fair without a flaw.

she dresses aye sae clean and neat,

both decent and genteel;

and then there's something in her gait

gars ony dress look weel.

a gaudy dress and gentle air

may slightly touch the heart;

but it's innocence and modesty

that polishes the dart.

'tis this in nelly pleases me,

'tis this enchants my soul;

for absolutely in my breast

she reigns without control.