(Mr. W. Stanley, hear! hear!)
We must admit, though, that his speeches have great weight,
We’ve found it hard to bear them oft of late;
And also that his arguments are quite profound
For not a bit can anybody see the ground.
“Some say his wit’s refined, thus is explained
The seeming mystery—his wit is strained—
No wonder, therefore, the debate falls dead
Beneath such close and constant fire of lead.”
I will not occupy the meeting very long,