Fifth Verse.
First S. Our Statesmen are prompted by duty alone.
Second S. (compassionately). Whoever's been gammoning you so?
First S. They wouldn't seek office for ends of their own?
Second S. What else would induce 'em to do so?
First S. But Time, Health, and Money they all sacrifice.
Second S. I'd do it myself at a quarter the price.
There's pickings for all, and they needn't ask twice,
For they're able to put on the screw so!
Refrain (together).
No, they're none of 'em at bottom any better than the rest!
They may kid to their constituents—but I know;
Whatever lofty sentiments their speeches may suggest,
They regulate their actions by the Rhino!
[Here the pair will perform a final step-dance, indicative of enlightened scepticism, and skip off in an effusion of sisterly sympathy, amidst enthusiastic applause.