Those truant flies have never yet,

I fear, their rightful owner met.

I thank you greatly for this speed,

But tell me, will the public read

A tale like this, if I should choose

To print it for them to peruse?"

"Well, really, I can't tell," said I;

"If it were mine I think I'd try:

But many parts must altered be

Before it will from faults be free.