Mr. W. I'll strike it out. (Reads.)
"Around us the little kids rollicked,
Lighthearted were all the young lambs——"
Second Censor. Surely "kids" is rather a vulgar expression, Mr. Wheedler? Make it "children," and I've no objection.
Mr. W. I have made it so. (Reads.)
"They kicked up their legs as they frolicked"——
Third Censor. If that is intended to be done on the stage, I protest most strongly—a highly indecorous exhibition! [Murmurs of approval.
Mr. W. But they're only lambs!
Third Censor. Lambs, indeed! We are determined to put down all kicking in Music-hall songs, no matter who does it! Strike that line out.
Mr. W. (reading). "And frisked by the side of their dams."
First Censor (severely). No profanity, Mr. Wheedler, if you please!