The mask of kindness now but seldom worn,

George felt each evil harder to be borne;

And cried (vexation growing day by day),

“Ah! brother Isaac! What! I’m in the way!”

“No! on my credit, look ye, No! but I

Am fond of peace, and my repose would buy

On any terms - in short, we must comply:

My spouse had money - she must have her will -

Ah! brother, marriage is a bitter pill.”

George tried the lady - “Sister, I offend.”