She invited me to go with her, I said I did not mind;

She looked just like a lady, dressed up in a crinoline.

She took me to a splendid house, with cushions on the chairs,

She treated me to brandy—and took me up the stairs,

She undressed me so kindly, and said she would be mine;

But I cursed the hour I admired her handsome crinoline.

I had a splendid watch and chain, I’d gold and silver, too,

But in the morning when I woke I scarce knew what to do,

For in the middle of the night, after treating me so kind,

She stole my money, watch and clothes, and left me her crinoline.