Whisper Your Mother's Name

I was seated one day in a gilded café

In a window that looked on the street

When a face caught my eye in a crowd passing by

And I instantly sprang to my feet

'Twas my sister's sad face

I had left home to trace

Through her pride she had left us one day

And it brought back to me

As plain as could be my mother, as I heard her say

If you should see your sister

Do not reproach or blame

Tell her how we've missed her

I love her just the same

Say, my darling, the words that you brought her

Whether in pride or shame

Tell her she's still my daughter

And whisper your mother's name

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There were tears on her face

As she passed by the place and I instantly sprang to her side

As we walked along

I said, "Nell, we were wrong, we are sorry we wounded your pride"

Your sweetheart is true

And still waiting for you, we are willing, now you should wed

If you'll only come back

You can marry your Jack, and please, your dear mother who said

If you should see your sister

Do not reproach or blame

Tell her how we've missed her

I love her just the same

Say my darling, the words you have brought her

Whether in pride or shame

Tell her she's still my daughter

And whisper your mother's name