“Jessie Munroe”

Description

Johnny is entranced by Jessie and asks her too marry, offering her houses and land. She says that his holdings are poor and he unattractive. Johnny returns to Betty, less attractive but more faithful

References

  1. Laws P40, "Jessie Munroe"
  2. Peacock, pp. 291-292, "Jessie Munro" (1 text, 1 tune)
  3. Creighton-NovaScotia 78, "Jessie Munroe" (1 text, 1 tune)
  4. Creighton-Maritime, pp. 72-73, "Jessie Munro" (3 texts, 1 tune)
  5. DT 517, JESSMUNR
  6. Roud #1807
  7. BI, LP40

About

Author: unknown
Earliest date: 1932 (Creighton-NovaScotia)
Keywords: courting beauty virtue
Found in: Canada(Mar,Newf)