"I can't stay out late," said Big Mac,
"The Wife hates it when I don't come back
Right on time for tea."
"I'm afraid I can't," said Troubleshoes,
"The Wife would absolutely lose
Her head if I stayed out late without warning her."
"Another time," said Thunderlane, face dead and blank,
"The Wife would simply have my flank
If I didn't bring her these flowers on time."
"It's our anniversary, you know,"
They drone as one, eyes aglow,
"The Wife loves us, every one -
She'll love you too; would you like to come?"