Tell me why you told them something else. On their estates outside the city, or In their apartments here in town, to rest. Well, I will grant you that. Because I just can't stand it when someone Attempts to make me jealous, bragging of Something they said or did. A gentleman Should never feel impressed or amazed.
Astonishment reveals stupidity And envy is a low, vile sentiment.
You do not know how great I always feel When some loud, boasting fellow comes along And tries to tell me something that he did, And I can stop him dead, there, in his tracks. I'll always tell some lie to put him down. And then he will not dare to brag to me. He leaves and chokes on news he can't repeat. That is a clever trick, but dangerous.