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Rh her she must not be overheated, or worried out, for he didn't care whether she could cook or not: he should never want to eat when he could talk to her, and it was only sordid souls that cared for cooking.

And, meanwhile, poor Bridget was just slamming things in the kitchen, and talking to herself in her own sweet idiom about "idgits turning things upside down for her inconvaniencing." Detroit Free Press.

day, in a crowded Market-street car, A lady was standing. She had ridden quite far, And seemed much disposed to indulge in a frown, As nobody offered to let her sit down. And many there sat, who, to judge by their dress, Might a gentleman's natural instincts possess; But who, judged by their acts, make as firmly believe That appearances often will sadly deceive. There were some most intently devouring the news, And some, through the windows, enjoying the views; And others indulged in a make-believe nap, While the lady stood holding on by the strap. At last a young Irishman, fresh from the "sod," Arose with a smile and most comical nod, Which said quite as plain as in words could be stated, That the lady should sit in the place he'd vacated. "Excuse me," said Pat, "that I caused you to wait So long before offerin' to give you a sate; But in truth I was only just waitin' to see If there wasn't more gintlemin here beside me."