And leaves my bunk to laziness and me:

I read, until a lethargy ensues,

Tales of detectives frowning over clues

And last month’s papers; then the strain’s too strong,

Man wants but little, nor that little long,

The deck-chair in the shadow now appeals,

Until the next hash-hammer rings to meals.

But not alone in climate may I claim

Advantage; while you feel the slings of fame,

Beset at all hours by the shapes of those