Mollie, ‘In silence I stood your unkindness to hear…’ (1882). George
Mollie, ‘In silence I stood your unkindness to hear…’ (1882). George Dunlop Leslie (English, 1835-1921). Oil on canvas. Russell-Cotes Art Gallery and Museum.Though you threaten’d, last Sunday, to walk in the MallWith Susan from Deptford, and likewise with Sal,In silence I stood your unkindness to hear,And only upbraided my Tom, with a tear.Why should Sal, or should Susan, than me be more priz’d?For the heart that is true, Tom, should ne'er be despis’d;Then be constant and kind, nor your Molly forsake,Still your trousers I’ll wash, and your grog too I’ll make. -- source link
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