My aunt declared. "Then hear me now!"

I hotly cried, "There's naught, I vow,

To cause you to dismiss

Your nephew thus, but, as you please.

And if, perchance, you wish to do it,

Your money leave to your two friends;

They want it, and—they're welcome to it."

I hurried out. I slammed the door.

I vowed I'd never call there more.

And neither did I, in my pride,