Now they all are arrived but the bridegroom and priest, But of guests at a wedding they form not the least; And the dame gets more anxious her true love to see, Who had left to adorn, but had promised to be Back in less than no time--but his word had not kept. She was angry and vexed, and had certainly wept, But she would not her friends should suppose her infirm, And so tries to explain why he does not return. Which, while she is doing, I'll try and describe The friends of the bridegroom as well as the bride. There is Jerry Maguire (Who has brought, by desire, His fiddle to strike up a dance), He has long, curly hair, Which delights ev'ry fair, Who at him oft cast a sly glance. He is not very tall, Yet looks down upon all, And considers himself just the thing, In his rough, white frock coat, Green cravat round his throat, And broad collar turned down o'er each wing. His young sister's there too (Quite a picture to view), A sweet, rosy-cheeked, plump, little maid, Who appears rather shy, And will cast down her eye When she's spoke to, as if she's afraid. Close beside her there sat, Full of kind, friendly chat, Her young cousins, the Misses Delhay, With their big brother Sam, Who, quite certain I am, Is in love with Maguire's sister May. For attention he paid her, Such presents oft made her, And ever was close by her side, While the mother oft winks, When she's asked how she thinks Pretty May would look dressed like a bride. In a corner remote, Where each look she may note, At this very moment she's sitting, And attention scarce pays To what old Jonas says, Who is rather fidgetty getting. For she scarcely had spoke, Though a pun and a joke On the bride and the wedding he made; So for fear they'd be lost, He uprose--the room crossed, And them safe to the widow conveyed; Who said, "Dear me, how funny!" and laughed till she cried With a fit of convulsions, which nigh cracked her side (As a prelude to draw all attention). "I must tell it them, uncle, although you say nay." "And screw up your dear mouth in that comical way?" "'Tis is a great deal too good not to mention."