My Mother Was A Lady

<p>Two drummers they were seated in a grand hotel one day<br/>While dining they were chatting in a sort of joking way<br/>There came a pretty waitress to bring a tray of food<br/>They spoke to her familiarly in a manner sort of rude<br/><br/>At first she did not notice nor make the least reply<br/>When somethin&#x27; that was said to her brought teardrops to her eyes<br/>She turned on her tormentors, her cheeks were flamin&#x27; red<br/>Approaching as a picture these are the words she said<br/><br/>My Mother was a lady and yours, I would allow<br/>You may have a sister who needs protection now<br/>I&#x27;ve come to this great city to find my brother dear<br/>You would not dare insult me, sir, if brother Jack were here<br/><br/>The two sat there in silence, their heads hung low in shame<br/>Forgive us, miss, we meant no harm, pray tell us what is your name<br/>She told him and he cried aloud I know your brother too<br/>We&#x27;ve been friends for many, many years and he ofttimes speaks of you<br/>Come go with me when I go back and if you&#x27;ll only wed<br/>I&#x27;ll take you to him as my bride, I&#x27;ve loved you since you said<br/>My Mother was a lady and yours, I would allow<br/>You may have a sister who needs protection now<br/>I&#x27;ve come to this great city to find my brother dear<br/>You would not dare insult me, sir, if brother Jack were here