THE GAIETIES OF TOM GAD.
I.
Off goes Tom Gad, while John his lad
Stands holding his nags so handy:
Mary behind, with thoughtfulness kind
Is there with a bottle of brandy.
Master is going—(oh, how they'll be missing him
When he's in London)—and Missus is kissing him!
10. King of Hanover claims some of the Crown Jewels of England.
"To lose for want of asking is no joke!"
'Twas just like Ernest, though in jest he spoke.
20. West Middlesex Assurance bubble burst. Creditors in the suds.
Like coining gold appear'd the plan, when new,
But soon they found their Mint was turn'd to Rue.
Short days.
Send prosers to pot,
Who are dry and statistical,
And rather drink egg-hot,
Than be eg-ot-istical.
Tom's journey ended, begins his spree;
Slap into the Bull and Mouth drives he.
Ringing a peal and Ringing a belle