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When the Waltz was first invented, / Grandmamma was much upset; / Long she mourned, and loud lamented, / Staid Quadrille and Minuet. / In her eyes (a bit oldfashioned) / Waltzing called for condemnation, / As a somewhat too empassioned / Form of social relaxation! / Grandma, with averted head, / Swept her daughters home to bed!
When the practice of 'reversing' / Revolutionised the dance, / Dear Mamma was heard aspersing / Fashions introduced from France. / With invectives harsh and stinging / She abused those youthful dancers / Who were over fond of 'swinging' / Partners in the Kitchen Lancers; / Ragging, as a ballroom sport, / Made Mamma get up and snort!