文本歌词

The Ruined Maid - Thomas Hardy
O 'melia my dear this does everything crown
Who could have supposed I should meet you in town
And when such fair garments such prosperity
O didn't you know I'd been ruined said she
You left us in tatters without shoes or socks
Tired of digging potatoes and spudding up docks
And now you've gay bracelets and bright feathers three
Yes that's how we dress when we're ruined said she
At home in the barton you said 'thee' and 'thou '
And 'thik oon ' and 'theäs oon ' and 't'other' but now
Your talking quite fits 'ee for high company
Some polish is gained with one's ruin said she
Your hands were like paws then your face blue and bleak
But now I'm bewitched by your delicate cheek
And your little gloves fit as on any lady
We never do work when we're ruined said she
You used to call homelife a hag ridden dream
And you'd sigh and you'd sock but at present you seem
To know not of megrims or melancholy
True one's pretty lively when ruined said she
I wish I had feathers a fine sweeping gown
And a delicate face and could strut about town
My dear a raw country girl such as you be
Cannot quite expect that you ain't ruined said she