JENNIE

Some men affect a liking

For the prim in face and mind,

And some prefer the striking

And the loud in womankind;

Wee Madge is wooed of many,

And buxom Kate, as well,

And Jennie — charming Jennie —

Ah, Jennie does n't tell!

What eyes so bright as Daisy's,

And who as Maud so fair?

Who does not sing the praises

Of Lucy's golden hair?

There's Sophie — she is witty,

A very sprite is Nell,

And Susie's, oh, so pretty —

But Jennie does n't tell!

And now for my confession:

Of all the virtues rare,

I argue that discretion

Doth most beseem the fair.

And though I hear the many

Extol each other belle,

I — I pronounce for Jennie,

For Jennie does n't tell!