And your senses with toothache you’re losing,

Don’t be mopy and flat—they don’t fine you for that

If you’re properly quaint and amusing!

Though your wife ran away with a soldier that day

And took with her your trifle of money;

Bless your heart, they don’t mind—they’re exceedingly kind—

They don’t blame you—as long as you’re funny!

It’s a comfort to feel

If your partner should flit,

Though you suffer a deal,