Paul Gordon - Slip of a Girl lyrics

MRS. FAIRFAX I cannot believe it! ADELE What is it, Madame? MRS. FAIRFAX He means to marry her...a governess! A slip of a girl No breeding, no bra** No kinship, no cla** A slip of a girl Who misplaces her grace And disgraces her place A slip of a girl Who should settle for less And confess a success I'm outraged and appalled Distressed and offended Scandalized, mortified Shocked and upended ADELE Is it true, mam'selle? JANE Yes, it is! MRS. FAIRFAX You're a slip of a girl It is unlikely, I fear He's in love with you, dear JANE Mrs. Fairfax! MRS. FAIRFAX A slip of a girl! Would you marry him when You've no knowledge of men? A slip of girl I would beg you to purge Your unvirginal urge I'm fretted and anxious Concerned and disturbed Upset, apprehensive Hara**ed and perturbed! Oh, Jane, you must be careful... I remember in my youth I thought the same as you, But men, my dear, will break your heart While swearing to be true. ROBERT From Mr. Rochester, Miss. JANE Thank you, Robert... MRS. FAIRFAX But these are the Rochester j**els! JANE Oh, yes... MRS. FAIRFAX To be worn by a governess? I'm astonished, alarmed Perplexed and dumbfounded Bewildered, embarra**ed Amazed and astounded JANE I don't know why he sent them. I told him I would not wear them. MRS. FAIRFAX Not wear them? And who are you to say you will not wear j**els given To you by Mr. Edward Fairfax Rochester? A slip of a girl Whose form, I'll be sworn He should scorn to adorn JANE No, indeed, Mrs. Fairfax... MRS. FAIRFAX A slip of a girl Who'd be blessed, at the best To be fetchingly dressed! JANE I shall not wear them! MRS. FAIRFAX A slip of a girl Who'll do as she's told Or be wholly cajoled, Laughable, impudent Brazen, audacious Saucy, impertinent Bold and ungracious ADELE Ooh, voila! ROBERT From the tailor at Milcote, Miss. JANE Oh, yes, thank you. MRS. FAIRFAX So this is the dress? JANE Do you like it? MRS. FAIRFAX Like it? Well, I... I remember, long ago When I wore such a dress... He died, poor man, and broke my heart Still broken, I confess JANE I'm very sorry to hear that, Mrs. Fairfax... MRS. FAIRFAX A slip of a girl Insipidly built Ill-equipped, to the hilt JANE Mrs. Fairfax... MRS. FAIRFAX You're a slip of a girl And I'll bet he'll not let You be more than a pet He's twenty years older Aesthetics won't let it Be more than a friendship You'd better forget it JANE No, indeed, Mrs. Fairfax. Edward is young... MRS. FAIRFAX Edward? JANE He's young in his heart. MRS. FAIRFAX Really? JANE He loves me, I'm sure. MRS. FAIRFAX Oh, dear, I don't know... JANE I solemnly swear... MRS. FAIRFAX Love is a great thing... JANE Our love will endure MRS. FAIRFAX Well, then... I'm thrilled, I'm enchanted Enraptured, excited Gratified, tickled... I trust I'm invited? I'm charmed, I'm disarmed! Jane Eyre, I'm delighted!