Lou Gottlieb



In seventeen forty-two, it was customary in the township of Halifax, for a gentleman to partake occasionally of ratafia which was--a light-flavored liquer of amazing potency--which originated in Middlesex and which we suppose is the reason for this song.



Chorus:

Oh, Miss Bailey! Unfortunate, Miss Bailey!



A captain bold in Halifax, who dwelt in country quarters, seduced a maid who hung herself one Monday in her garters.

His wicked conscience smitted him. He lost his stomach daily. He took to drinking ratafia and tho't upon Miss Bailey.



(Chorus)



One night betimes he went to bed for he had caught the fever. Said he,