Dingley And Brent

Dingley and Brent,      Wherever they went,

Ne'er minded a word that was spoken;      Whatever was said,      They ne'er troubled their head,

But laugh'd at their own silly joking.      Should Solomon wise      In majesty rise,

And show them his wit and his learning;      They never would hear,      But turn the deaf ear,

As a matter they had no concern in.      You tell a good jest,      And please all the rest;

Comes Dingley, and asks you, what was it?      And, curious to know,      Away she will

To seek an old rag in the closet.