Lyrics:
Dear Nellie, since I left the cityI find I've changed my mindI hope you won't think me untruthfulOr d&127; me the least unkindI think we're both mistakenI know you'll never suit meI owe my heart to anotherOf course, kind friends will agreePlease send me my ring and pictureAlso my letters and booksI close with many kind wishesRespectfully yours, Charlie BrooksI heard all about it, dear CharlieI knew it would end this wayI hope you will always live happyWith your loving little wife, Miss GrayHere is your ring, dear CharlieDon't give it to her, I prayUnless you tell her 'twas once mineI bore it one year today