If I made a remark, or but cast a glance at her.
I, by chance, once myself made this very mistake
(Near as awkward a one as a man can well make),
For I have a few sisters, but never once thought
Them much out of the way, till more properly taught.
They explained I was wrong, and I could not well doubt it,
For they proved that I really knew nothing about it.
Now in just this position was poor Murphy placed,
He could scarcely perceive Joan was prettily faced;
She was handy, he knew, in the kitchen and dairy,