Maud went to College.
Sadie stayed at home.
Sadie scraped life
With a fine-tooth comb.
She didn't leave a tangle in.
Her comb found every strand.
Sadie was one of the livingest chits
In all the land.
Sadie bore two babies
Under her maiden name.
Maud and Ma and Papa
Nearly died of shame.
Everyone but Sadie
Nearly died of shame.
Everyone but Sadie
Nearly died of shame.
When Sadie said her last so-long
The end of this stanza separates Sadie from “everyone” which is odd, since the person who would logically feel the most shame in this situation should be Sadie. The reason why she does not feel shame is not entirely clear, but we can assume it has to do with her being more occupied with simply living life fully.
Sadie and Maud