That he speaks of the lubbers who call for a quart,
When they can't manage more than a pint.
Now I'll read it into English,
And then you'll answer me this:
If it isn't good logic all the world round,
I should like to know what is?
When you call for a pot of half-and-half,
If you're lost to sense of shame,
You may leave it semi-definite,
But you pay for it all just the same.