Original Plays, Second Series

by W. S. Gilbert

Hussies such as they abound—

But a clean and tidy widdy,

Well be-known for miles around!

Dr. D.All the village now have mated,

All are happy as can be—

I to live alone am fated:

No one’s left to marry me!

Ensemble.She will tend him, etc.

[Exeunt Sir Marmaduke and Mrs. Partlet, Aline and Alexis. Dr. Daly looks after them sentimentally, then exit with a sigh. Mr. Wells, who has overheard part of this Quintette, and who has remained concealed behind the market cross, comes down as they go off.