My sweet little rose is not at home!”

When I came to see her upon the Thursday

I did not find my girl at home.

So I thought I was lost—I would not get her.

When I came to see her upon the Friday

She was weeding still in the garden bed.

“Ah ha!” I thought, “she is not at home,

My rosy cheeks is not at home.”

Saturday came and found me calling.

When the door was opened they told me this: