Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern — Volume 03

by Unknown

7. "But what will I say to my father dear,

Gin he chance to say, Willie, whar's John?"

"Oh say that he's to England gone,

To buy him a cask of wine."

8. "And what will I say to my mother dear,

Gin she chance to say, Willie, whar's John?"

"Oh say that he's to England gone,

To buy her a new silk gown."

9. "And what will I say to my sister dear,

Gin she chance to say, Willie, whar's John?"