Quote#World
She wears a artful bonnet, feathers stuck upon it
Quote byAlbert Chevalier · 1861–1923
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: Song The Future Mrs 'Awkins..
English (original)
She wears a artful bonnet, feathers stuck upon it, Coverin' a fringe all curled; She's just about the sweetest, prettiest and neatest Doner in the wide, wide world! And she'll be Missis 'Awkins, Missis 'En'ry 'Awkins, Got 'er for to name the day; Settled it last Monday, so to church on Sunday, Off we trots the donkey shay!
— Albert Chevalier
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