It is well within the order of things That man should listen when his mate sings; But the true male never yet walked Who liked to listen when his mate talked. (Anna Wickham)

It is well within the order of things That man should listen when his mate sings; But the true male never yet walked Who liked to listen when his mate talked.

Anna Wickham

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