Gouverneur Morris

The Spread Eagle and Other Stories Gouverneur Morris

Of Petticoats three I am sore afraid, (Though Kate's is more like a candle-shade), Elsie, Patsie, and Kate. And I must confess (with shame) to you That time there was when Petticoats two Were enough to govern me through and through, Elsie, Patsie, and Kate. Oh Patsie, third of a bullying crew, And Elsie, and Kate, be it known to you- To Elsie, Patsie, and Kate, That Elsie_ alone _was strong enough To smother a motion, or call a bluff, Or any small pitiful atom thereof- Elsie, Patsie, and Kate.