Kate Ketchem on a winter’s night

Went to a party dressed in white.

Her chignon in a net of gold

Was about as large as they ever sold.

Gayly she went because her “pap”

Was supposed to be a rich old chap.

But when by chance her glances fell

On a friend who had lately married well,

Her spirits sunk and a vague unrest

And a nameless longing filled her breast.