I’m a good husband—as good husbands go.

I love my wife—but still—you understand—

Boys will be boys! There is a point or two—

Say two, as being nearer to the mark—

On which I do not altogether care

To stand examination by my wife.

Perhaps I may have given out that I’ve

Been dining here—when I’ve been dining there

I may have said “with A”—when ’twas with B—

I may have said “with him”—when ’twas with her