And gaily sang with little care or thought.

Hear life’s jingle, come along!

All should mingle with the throng;

Clasp my hand, dear, haste with me—

Say not nay, for I love thee!

Quit thy nonsense or begone!

I am not thus lightly won.

Let’s go onward to the dance,

Give me but one tender glance!

Cease thy teasing, I’ll not go!