“Oh, yes, indeed, if you’re not afraid

Of catching my cold, I shall be pleased,”

“Sir,” she sneezed,

“Sir,” she sneezed,

“Oh, yes, if you please, kind sir,” she sneezed.

“Of catching your cold I have no fear,

For I’ll take no chances, my pretty dear!”

At this the maiden was sorely ruffled,

“Sir?” she snuffled,

“Sir?” she snuffled,