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 doesn'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 doesn'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 doesn't tell!