“Jamie and Jeanie”
Description
Jeanie asks why Jamie looks so sad. He replies that she danced with three other men at the ball. She asserts it means nothing; when he remains doubtful, she gives back his ring. He offers it again, and they reconcile
Notes
This has all the hallmarks of a composed piece: Ornateness, stupidity, and non-folk idiom. But Ord and Grieg both collected it, so here it is.
I'm not betting anything on the success of that marriage, though. - RBW
References
- Ord, p. 108-109, "Jamie and Jeanie -- A Duet" (1 text)
- Roud #3952
- BI, Ord108