Oh, don't I love my mother-in-law!

A sweet old soul, how pleased I feel

To see her at the social meal

Of dinner sit, her mouth a chink

Ne'er opened save to meat—and drink!

And I'll ne'er grudge (I am so free)

Her gin and brandy in her tea.

I hold her in such filial awe;

Oh, don't I love my mother-in-law!