So here I am left in this pitiful plight.

With nothing but dresses, what am I to do?

For I haven't a notion what kind of emotion

Is suited to coral or proper for blue;

And if, when she faints, but they think she is dead,

Old-gold or sea-green would be better than red.

Will crushed strawberry do for an afternoon call?

For the evening would salmon or olive be right?

May a charming young fellow embrace her in yellow?

Must she sorrow in black? Must I wed her in white?