The Lady wonder’d that her humble guest
Strove not to please, would neither lie nor jest;
She sought no news, no scandal would convey,
But walk’d for health, and was at church to pray:
All this displeased, and soon the Widow cried,
“Let me be frank - I am not satisfied;
You know my wishes, I your judgment trust;
You can be useful, Jesse, and you must:
Let me be plainer, child - I want an ear,
When I am deaf, instead of mine to hear;