Some men affect a liking
For the prim in face and mind,
And some prefer the striking
And the loud in womankind;
Wee Madge is wooed of many,
And buxom Kate, as well,
And Jennie — charming Jennie —
Ah, Jennie does n't tell!
What eyes so bright as Daisy's,
And who as Maud so fair?
Who does not sing the praises
Of Lucy's golden hair?
There's Sophie — she is witty,
A very sprite is Nell,
And Susie's, oh, so pretty —
But Jennie does n't tell!
And now for my confession:
Of all the virtues rare,
I argue that discretion
Doth most beseem the fair.
And though I hear the many
Extol each other belle,
I — I pronounce for Jennie,
For Jennie does n't tell!