And grand prize pumpkin air had all the style
Of a Maud Muller’s father; and this man,
Being shown in, remarked, “I s’pose you air
Mister Joseephee?” To him in reply
The small piano-smasher nodded “Yes.”
And thus the agriculturist went on:—
“I’m from Beneesh, I am, and I belong
To the Town Council—that is my posish.
Down here disposin’ of my barley, and
I thort I’d call and see yer, being as