John calmly listened to her storming,
And well content with work well done,
Thinking his laurels fairly won,
Cooly replied, on taking leave:
“No cause I see to fume and grieve;
“Or for such trifle to dispute;
“To promise and to execute
“Are not the same, be it confessed,
“Suffice it to have done one's best;
“With time I'll yet discharge what's due;