I've prophesied correctly, never doubt it;

Now tell me mine—and please be quick about it!

You—only you—can tell me, an you will,

To whom I'm destined shortly to be mated,

Will she run up a heavy modiste's bill?

If so, I want to hear her income stated.

(This is a point which interests me greatly),

To quote the bard, "Oh! have I seen her lately?"

Say, must I wait till husband number one

Is comfortably stowed away at Woking?