We were back—well, no matter when or where;

But you remember, I know, Lisette.

I saw you, dainty and debonair,

With the very same look that you used to wear

In the days I should forget.

And your lips, as red as the vintage we quaffed,

Were pearl-edged bumpers of wine when you laughed.

Two small slippers with big rosettes

Peeped out under your kilt-skirt there,

While we sat smoking our cigarettes