Deportmental ditties : and other verses . hloe—before I quite forget it— I wish youd marry me some day;Really you wont regret it. How would next Friday fortnight suit you? And—may I (what they call) salute you? 25 Deportmental Ditties Why, yes, she answers with a smile, But please dont disarrange my hair, dear. Well meet on Friday in the aisle,Ill certainly be there, dear. Just send a postcard to remind me— The Ladies Club will always find me. Then lawyers enter, unabashed, The Wedding March politely humming, To see that cheques are duly cashed,And coronets forthcoming; While friends arrange t
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Deportmental ditties : and other verses . hloe—before I quite forget it— I wish youd marry me some day;Really you wont regret it. How would next Friday fortnight suit you? And—may I (what they call) salute you? 25 Deportmental Ditties Why, yes, she answers with a smile, But please dont disarrange my hair, dear. Well meet on Friday in the aisle, Ill certainly be there, dear. Just send a postcard to remind me— The Ladies Club will always find me. Then lawyers enter, unabashed, The Wedding March politely humming, To see that cheques are duly cashed, And coronets forthcoming; While friends arrange those pleasing orgies Associated with St. Georges. One relative goes off to seekA bishop, all complete with gaiters ; Another hastens to bespeakA wedding-cake and waiters; A third buys favours for the flymen, And other requisites of Hymen. Acquaintances in Strephons Set Send gifts and warm congratulations ; While people she has never metSolicit invitations, By loading the bewildered Chloe With presents that are cheap but showy. 26. 27 Deportmental Ditties A love match, says the kindly Press—Since tis the proper thing to do so-While lady-journalists assess The value of the trousseau, Till Cupid from their presence rushes, And slinks away to hide his blushes!