A CHASM OF MISTRUST

(Tune:  Doonaree)

Laura:  If you're tempted by your former life,

I'd better work alone.

It's not that I don't trust you, but

You are temptation prone.

Steele:  Now, Laura, that's a hurtful thing

I hate to hear you say.

Do you believe that I could deceive

Someone so dear to me?

Both:  Once again we find the gap,

It's a chasm of mistrust.

If only I knew I could trust in you,

But these doubts stir up the dust.

My instincts agree you're no threat to me

But they've been wrong before

Wish I could know, what you say is so,

But all's fair in love and war.

Steele:  You're beautiful and talented,

And I so admire your style.

But I can see a risk behind

That face made to beguile.

Laura:  I can't believe you don't trust me!

Do you think that is fair?

I'm not like those who hurt you so,

I've a heart, Steele, and I care.

Both:  Once again we find the gap,

It's a chasm of mistrust.

If only I knew I could trust in you,

But these doubts stir up the dust.

My instincts agree you're no threat to me

But they've been wrong before

Wish I could know, what you say is so,

But all's fair in love and war.