The Mother-in-Law in Real Life
Who was it when I wed- my wife. Wished me a long and happy life. From trouble free, unvexed by strife? My mother-in-law
Who wa? it taught my wife to bake \ loaf of bread or fancy >.:ake, And appetising dishes make? .My mother-in-law
"A""no gave us counsel when we went Housekeeping, money freely spent, On thing* for une and ornament? My mother-in-la
Who taught my wife to take delight In making ail abound her bright, And me with a smile at night? 31 v mother-in-law
Who was it. when my wife was ill Bestowed upon her caro and skill, Arul saved to me a nurse's bill? My mother-in-law
Who when my little ones prepared Each morn for school, who for them cared And all their little sorrows shared? Mv mother-in-law.
Who was it. when their prayers were said, So snugly tucked them into bed And till they slept beside them stayed? Mv mother-in-law.
Who of my clothing' then took care? Who overlooked my underwear. And kept each garment in repair? Mv mother-in-law
Who comes the first tj soothe my woes? Who lowa my friends and hates my
foes? Who buys my children lots of clothes?
My mother-in-law Who oft to me her aid hath lent To buy the coal and pay the rent? Who'd gladly see me President? My mother-in-law A loving- grandmother is she, A generous friend she's been to me— For ever honored let her be. My mother-in-law —"Boston Courier."
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Lake Wakatip Mail, Issue 2090, 31 January 1896, Page 3
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247The Mother-in-Law in Real Life Lake Wakatip Mail, Issue 2090, 31 January 1896, Page 3
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