I felt quite sure you were his victim,

When back a sorry wreck you came,

I very nearly went and kicked him!

Did Love take wings, and fly away?

Grew my affection less? No, never!

To tell the truth, I'm bound to say

I fondly loved you more than ever!

With him—the man who was my friend—

It's pretty clear you got on badly;

Your ribs, somehow, seem prone to bend,