Anna was late because the cart which drove her

Called for her late (the horse had broke a trace),

She was all dressed and scented for her lover,

Her bright blue blouse had imitation lace,

The paint was red as roses on her face,

She hummed a song, because she thought to see

How envious all the other girls would be.

When she arrived and found her Ernie gone,

Her bitter heart thought, 'This is how it is.

Keeping me waiting while the sports are on: