Two
drummers sat at dinner
in a grand hotel one day.
While dining they were chatting in
a jolly sort of way.
And when a pretty waitress
brought them a tray of food,
They spoke to her familiarly,
in manner rather rude.
At first she did not notice them,
or make the least reply,
But one remark was past that brunt,
the tear dropped to her eye.
And fa cing her tormentor,
with cheeks now burning red,
She looked a perfect picture,
as ap pealingly she said,
My mother was a lady
like yours you will allow,
And you may have a sister
who needs protection now.
I've come to this great city
to find a brother dear
And you wouldn't dare insult me, sir,
if Jack were only here
It's true, one touch of nature,
it makes the whole world kin.
World kin.
And every word she uttered
seemed to touch their hearts within.
Within.
They sat there stunned and silent,
until one cried in shame.
Forgive me, miss, I meant no harm.
Pray tell me, what's your name?
She told him, and he cried again,
I know your brother, too.
Why, we've been friends
for many years,
And he often speaks of you.
He'll be so glad to see you,
an d if you'll only wed
I'll take you to him as my wife
for I love you since you said.
My mother was a lady,
like yours you will allow
And you may have a sister
who needs protection now
I've come to this great city
to find a brother dear,
and you wouldn't dare insult me, sir,
if Jack were only here.
If Jack were only here.