Besides all this, he looked so neat
Whilst shouldering his tray;
So what with _steel, et cetera,_
Her heart was _stole_ away!

Lo! _shortly after_ both agreed,
They fixed the wedding day,
But _long before_ that day arriv'd
He took to stop away!

From that same time her peace of mind
And comfort were at _steak_--
She did so _lean_ to Mr. Green,
Her heart was like to break!

At last she went one morn to see
What he could be about,
And hoped, alone, to find him _in_,
But he had just popt _out_.

She ax'd, "Is Mr. Green at home?"
Of one who, with a laugh,
Replied, "He's not! but if you please
I'll fetch _his better half_."

"His what?" scarce _uttered_ Bridget out,
With _utter_most dismay;
And _there_ she stopt, she could no more,
And nearly swoon'd _away!_