Madam and Her Madam

I worked for a woman, 
She wasn't mean-- 
But she had a twelve-room 
House to clean. 
 
Had to get breakfast, 
Dinner, and supper, too-- 
Then take care of her children 
When I got through. 
 
Wash, iron, and scrub, 
Walk the dog around-- 
It was too much, 
Nearly broke me down. 
 
I said, Madam, 
Can it be 
You trying to make a 
Pack-horse out of me? 
 
She opened her mouth. 
She cried, Oh, no! 
You know, Alberta, 
I love you so! 
 
I said, Madam, 
That may be true-- 
But I'll be dogged 
If I love you!