Hmmm. there is an entry in the Traditional Ballad Index, but not a whole lot of information. Seems like one of the primary sources is the Digital Tradition.
-Joe Offer-

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Old Maid and the Burglar, The [Laws H23]

DESCRIPTION: The old maid prepares for bed by removing her teeth, wig, and glass eye. She then discovers the burglar hiding under her bed. She threatens to shoot him if he will not marry her. He answers, "Woman, for the Lord's sake, shoot!"
AUTHOR: unknown
EARLIEST DATE:
KEYWORDS: oldmaid robbery humorous
FOUND IN: US(Ap,SE)
REFERENCES (2 citations):
Laws H23, "The Old Maid and the Burglar"
DT 780, OLMDBURG
RECORDINGS:
Ernest V. Stoneman, "The Old Maid and the Burglar" (Edison 52369, 1928)
Bob Carpenter, "The Burglar Man" (on LomaxCD1702 - Alan Lomax Collection: "Southern Journey Vol. 2: Ballads and Breakdowns," Rounder CD 1702 (1997). CD)
CROSS-REFERENCES:
cf. "The Warranty Deed" (theme)
File: LH23

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