Down on the old plantation It happened that one, Ned, Long a noted Cavalier, Decided he would wed. "Would ole Marster bring de license On Sadd'y when he came?" Request was made with deference, He was "lookin' mighty' shame." Much excitement thrilled the quarter; The day dawned clear and bright, With greatest expectations: Ned's and Betsy's wedding night. Ole Marster brought the license. With a troubled look he said: "I couldn't quite remember The one you wished to wed: "Was it Sal -- or was it Betsy? If I didn't get it right, I will bring another license -- You can wed next Sadd'y night." But only for a moment Did it seem to worry Ned; Just the slightest hesitation As he scratched his wooly head. "Jes giv' it ter me, Marster -- Sez it's written dar ez Sal's? Dar ain't a dollar's wuf uv diffrunce In dem two gals!" | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...CONTRA MORTEM: THE MOUNTAIN FASTNESS by HAYDEN CARRUTH FOR REMEMBERING HOW TO LIVE WITHOUT YOU by JAMES GALVIN STREET-CRIES: 2. THE SHIP OF EARTH by SIDNEY LANIER AND SO, I THINK DIOGENES by AMY LOWELL |