I considered him then

Among wisest of men,

Till he drowned him in drink, which I thought quite a crime.

For, pray, who in his senses would be after leaving

Such a family sweet at his loss to be grieving?

Sure, though I am single, and have not much wealth,

I would give all the world for such treasures myself.

Now, dear Mistress O'Neal, you've a very snug home,

'Tis a thousand of pities you live all alone

With no male to protect you. I know a young fellow