Two drummers they were seated in a grand hotel one day   While dining they were chatting in a joking sort of way   There came a pretty waitress to bring a tray of food   They spoke to her familiarly in a manner that was rude      At first she did not notice nor make the least reply   When somethin' that was said to her brought a teardrop to her eye   She turned on her tormentors, her cheeks were blushing red   Approaching as a picture and this is what she said      My Mother was a lady and yours, I would allow   You may have a sister who needs protection now   I've come to this great city to find my brother dear   You would not dare insult me, sir, if brother Jack were here      The two sat there in silence, their heads hung low in shame   Forgive us, miss, we meant no harm, pray tell us what is your name   She told him and he cried aloud I know your brother too   We've been friends for many, many years and he ofttimes speaks of you      Come go with me when I go back and if you'll only wed   I'll take you to him as my bride, for I've loved you since you said   My Mother was a lady and yours, I would allow   You may have a sister who needs protection now   I've come to this great city to find my brother dear   You would not dare insult me, sir, if brother Jack were here