Eugene Onegin ( without commentary )

XXIX

In days of gaieties and desires I was mad about balls: there is no safer spot for declarations 4 and for the handing of a letter. 0 you, respected husbands! I'll offer you my services; pray, mark my speech: 8 I wish to warn you. You too, mammas: most strictly follow your daughters with your eyes; hold up your lorgnettes straight! 12 Or else… else-God forbid! If this I write it is because 1 have long ceased to sin.