PEOPLE WILL TALK.
7ov may get through tho world, bat '/twill be very alow, If jou litten to all that is said as you go ; You'll be worried and fretted, and kept in a •tew— For meddlesome tongues mutt have something to do, And people will talk. If qaiet and modest, you'll have it presumed That your humble position is only assumed — You're a wolf in sheep's clothing, or elie you're a fool, Bui don't get excited— keep perfectly cool — For people will talk. And then, if you show the least boldness of heart, Or a slight inclination to take your own part, They will call you an upttart, conceited and vain ; But keep straight ahead — don't ifcop to explain — For people will talfc. If threadbare your dreu, or old-fashioned your hat, Some one will surely take notice of that, And hint rather itrong that you can't pay your way ; But don't get excited, whatever they lay, For people will talk, If yon dress in the fashion, don't think to escape, For they criticise then ia a different oh»pe ;
You'ro ahead of your moani, or your tailor's un- : paid ? ; But mind your own businciß—tbere's naught to be made, For peopla trill Ullr. NW, the bout wny to do is to do as you pieaie ; For your mind, if you hare ono, will then bo at | eaao; Of course you will meet with all iorks of abuse ; But don't think to itop them— it ain't any use — For people will talk.
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Waikato Times, Volume X, Issue 632, 8 June 1876, Page 3
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250PEOPLE WILL TALK. Waikato Times, Volume X, Issue 632, 8 June 1876, Page 3
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