Her glance at first was critical,

And sternly analytical.

And then she dropped her lashes and she gave a little sigh.

As he watched her, wholly dumb,

She observed: “You doubtless come

For one of two good reasons, and I’m going to ask you which.

Do you mean my house to harry, Or do you propose to marry?”

He answered: “I may rue it,

But I’ll do it,

If you’re rich!”