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"And you might have married Old Gunnybag's heir. 'Tis very provoking For me, I declare!

"And John is a fogy, And acts like a brute, To deny you a party Or opera suit.

"A mean ugly fellow&mdash;" "Why, ma, I am sure John never was stingy, Although he was poor.

"He is always respectful And clever to you&mdash; So tender and patient Whatever I do!

"And now, I remember, He said he would go To the Madisons' party: How can you talk so ?

"Poor patient old fellow! I'm going right back; I'll tell him I'm sorry, And then&mdash;I'll unpack!"