First Woman
Oh woman—woman—woman,—
Shall I to woman be a friend?
I deal with man, and when I can
Reclaim with interest all I lend.
Who but a witless gambler plays
For farthing stakes these golden days?
No, woman—woman—woman—
Must only play the game that pays.
Second Woman
Oh woman—woman—woman,—
To-morrow woman shall awake.
She shall arise, and realise
The goodly value of her stake.
And she shall lend her loan, and claim
Her rightful interest on the same.
So woman—woman—woman—
Shall learn at last the paying game.