As to hold to her still. Oh, I know him

So well—I'm quite sure he'll be glad

On any excuse, to oblige me

In a matter so trifling indeed.

Then the way will be clear. We'll receive him,

And the rest will soon follow our lead.

We must keep our eyes on him more closely

Hereafter; young men of his wealth

And position are so sorely tempted

To waste time, and fortune, and health

In frivolous pleasures and pastimes,

That there's but one safe-guard in life

For them and their money—we've seen it—

A really nice girl for a wife.

Too bad you've no daughter! My Mamie

Had influence with him for good

Before this affair—when he comes here

She'll meet him, I'm sure, as she should—

That is, as if nothing had happened—

And greet him with sisterly joy;

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