QUOTH HE, "MY PRIDE IS SATISFIED; THIS KINGDOM BUSINESS DOES NOT PAY"
He heaved a sigh and dropped a tear—
He sent those idle clerks away—
Quoth he, "My pride
Is satisfied;
This kingdom business does not pay."
With care once more he runs his store,
His catnip all in canisters—
His milk and mice
All packed in ice,
And humbly serves his customers.