While each can say truly, “There’s no place like home.”
You’ve doubtless informed her you intended your mother
Would have a home with you, and also your brother,
That she unexpectedly might not find these,
To add to her household, to care for and please.
You’ve been an affectionate, dutiful son;
Everything in your power, for my comfort you’ve done;
You’ve said this attention you owed me through life—
Oh! I’d be a rich blessing to your and your wife.
Should I be a burden still greater to bear,