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.