The Bunch of Watercresses
Contributors
Fieldworkers
Date
Track ID
77121
Part 1
Track Information
Original Track ID
SA1960.151.A4
Original Tape ID
Summary
A dairy farmer goes to visit friends in Camberwell, London, but gets lost. He meets a young lady and asks her for directions, which she gives. He falls in love with her and asks her to marry him, telling her about his farm and lands. She agrees and asks for money to buy a wedding dress and pay bills. He gives her 20 sovereigns. She disappears, but sends him a note telling him she is married and promising to repay the money, but chiding him for his naivety.
Item Notes
11 verses.
See:
Greig-Duncan vol. 2, pp. 387-388
Recording Location
County - Aberdeenshire
Parish - Strichen
Language
English
Genre
Collection
Source Type
Reel to reel
Audio Quality
Good