Mere Phantoms

"...Dear simple girl, those flattering arts,
 (From which thou'dst guard frail female hearts,)
 Exist but in imagination,
 Mere phantoms of thine own creation; 
 For he who views that witching grace,
 That perfect form, that lovely face,
 With eyes admiring, oh! believe me,
 He never wishes to deceive thee:..."

-George Gordon, Lord Byron,

ANSWER TO THE FOREGOING, ADDRESSED TO MISS----.