But, if you like, dear, at once put a stop on me

Life with a scowld.

Red-haired Kate Ryan?—Don’t mention her name to me!

I’ve a taste, Maureen darlin’, whatever I do.

But I kissed her?—Ah, now, would you even that same to me?—

Ye saw me! Well, well, if ye did, sure it’s true,

But I don’t want herself or her cows, and small blame to me

When I know you.

There now, aroon, put an ind to this strife o’ me

Poor frightened heart, my own Maureen, my duck;