Of all the ills which we're cursed

'Bachelors Anonymous. A little group of men whose aim in life it is to avoid getting married. [...] We even have a song which we sing on these occasions. "Of all the ills with which we're cursed the married state is far the worst", it begins. I could sing it to you, if you wish.'

'Some other time, do you think?'

'Any time that suits you. It's a catchy little thing.'

'I'll bet.'

'Lyric by Johnny Runcible, music by G.J. Flannery.'

Bachelor Anonymous. Chapter 11