IF you see this song, my dear, br And last year's toast, br I'm confoundedly in fear br You'll be serious and severe br About the boast. br br Blame not that I sought such aid br To cure regret. br I was then so lowly laid br I used all the Gasconnade br That I could get. br br Being snubbed is somewhat smart, br Believe, my sweet; br And I needed all my art br To restore my broken heart br To its conceit. br br Come and smile, dear, and forget br I boasted so, br I apologise - regret - br It was all a jest; - and - yet - br I do not know.