THE MOTHER-IN-LAW IN REAL LIFE.
Who was it, when I wed my wife, Wished me a long and happy life. From tiouble free, unvexed by strife ? My mother-in-law.
Who was it taught my wife to hake A loaf of bread or fancy cake. And appetising dishes make 1 My mother-in-law.
Who gave us counsel when we went, Housekeeping money freely spent On things for use and ornament? My mother-in-law.
Who was it when my wife was ill Bestowed upon her care and skill, And saved to me a nurse’s bill ? My mother in-law.
Who then my little ones prepared Each morn for school, who for them cared And all their little sorrows shared ? My mother-in-law.
Who was it when their prayers were said So snugly tucked them into bed And, till they slept, beside them stayed 1 My mother-in-law.
Who of my clothing then took ctre, Who overlooked my underwear And kept each garment in repair? My mother-in-law.
Who comes the first to soothe n y woes ? Who loves my friends and hates my foes ? Who buys my children lots of clothes? My mother-in-law.
Who oft to me her aid has lent To buy the coal and pay the rent? Who’d gladlv see me President? My mother in-law.
A loving grandmother is she, A generous friend she's been to me. For ever honoured let her be — My mother in-law.
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New Zealand Graphic, Volume XIII, Issue XI, 15 September 1894, Page 245
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229THE MOTHER-IN-LAW IN REAL LIFE. New Zealand Graphic, Volume XIII, Issue XI, 15 September 1894, Page 245
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