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 A DIALOGUE ON USING TEA

Come neighbours near, l'll tell you a tale, To lend your attention I'm sure you wont fall, Concerning a couple that lives near Armagh, Their droll conversation would make a horse laugh. Chorus-Turan ana, &c.

As John from the market he' came t'other day, He caught his wife at a wee drop of tea, He up with his foot, gave the table a kick, Saying you and your teapot may got to old Nick.

She says, quit your folly I'd have you be civil, I'll comfort my heart if hou were at the devil, In the public house you spend most of your days, So rumble that now in your jug if you please.

You'll grater potatoes to make your value But your eggs and fresh butter and give me bur Because I wont yield to be overcome, , Then not one drop you'll allow for poor John.

If you get burgoo it is very good cheer. You'll nourish your body with whisky and beer, It is all the comfort I have night or day, To cheer my poor heart with a wee drop of tea.