The Coming Woman + 

Just look, ’tis a quarter past six, love⁠— + 

And not even the fires are caught; + 

Well, you know I must be at the office⁠— + 

But, as usual, the breakfast’ll be late. + 

Now hurry and wake up the children; + 

And dress them as fast as you can; + 

“Poor dearies,” I know they’ll be tardy, + 

Dear me, “what a slow, poky man!” + 

Have the tenderloin broiled nice and juicy⁠— + 

Have the toast browned and buttered all right; + 

And be sure you settle the coffee: + 

Be sure that the silver is bright. + 

When ready, just run up and call me⁠— + 

At eight, to the office I go, + 

Lest poverty, grim, should overtake us⁠— + 

“ ’Tis bread and butter,” you know. + 

The bottom from stocks may fall out, + 

My bonds may get below par; + 

Then surely, I seldom could spare you + 

A nickel, to buy a cigar. + 

All ready? Now, while I am eating, + 

Just bring up my wheel to the door; + 

Then wash up the dishes; and, mind now. + 

Have dinner promptly at four; + 

For to-night is our Woman’s Convention, + 

And I am to speak first, you know⁠— + 

The men veto us in private, + 

But in public they shout, “That’s so.” + 

So “bye-bye”⁠—In case of a rap, love, + 

Before opening the door, you must look; + 

O! how could a civilized woman + 

Exist, without a man cook. + 