Posted on: 2012-07-09

Well, what was that? Did she just turn me down?
She's lost her mind: I'd better go back in
and set her straight. A man of my renown
should never be refused on grounds so thin.

Did I say something wrong? I wonder what.
Whatever can have made her turn so pale?
I barely spoke before the door was shut.
I wonder if the Colonel told a tale.

My cousin might have pounced upon her ear.
He talks too much; he knows a thing or two,
and maybe he will try to interfere,
for she's a catch that he will now pursue.

He babbles every time he hoists a cup.
I'll write a little note to clear this up.