Suggestions on Lending from Godey’s

From Godey’s, October 1862, we glean this delightful bit, contributed by an anonymous member of the reading public from Illinois:

We wish all our exchanges and subscribers were of the opinion expressed in the following lines:–

What, borrow! and the Lady’s Book!

You do not mean it, really;

Godey would stare with frownful look,

And censure us severely.

Scarce any wish would we deny;

(Before asked, you knew it)

But as to lending Godey, why,

We cannot, WILL NOT do it.

Save your loose pocket money;

Wash your husband’s shirts and collars;

Cut down expenses–cut no dash,

Till you’ve amassed Three Dollars.

Then, with a conscious dignity–

Unlike a begging toady–

Remit your honest dollars three,

And pay for your OWN Godey!