Though 'tis out of repair, yet to you 'twill appear

Like a palace, compared with this old hut out here.

Then Jenkins will lend you his cart to remove

Your goods; and, I think, a good neighbour will prove."

"Sure I'm ready," said Meg,

As she took from a peg

Her bonnet, which once might have been an old hat.

And," cried Ted, "so am I,

Though I feel rather dry,

And maybe his rev'rence admires a good vat."