An' I never moved, but stood
Stiller'n a piece o' wood—
Wouldn't wink ner wouldn't stir,
But a-gazin' right at her,
Tell she turns an' sees me—my!
Thought at first she'd try to fly.
But she blushed an' stood her ground.
Then, a-slyly lookin' round,
She says: "Did you hear me, Ben?"
"Whistlin' woman, crowin' hen,"