"And if he's gone away," said she, "Good riddance, if you're asking me. I'm not a one to lie awake And weep for anybody's sake. There's better lads than him about! I'll wear my buckled slippers out A-dancing till the break of day. I'm better off with him away! And if he never come," said she, "Now what on earth is that to me? I wouldn't have him back!" I hope Her mother washed her mouth with soap.