'Twould doubtless, much engage her,

If I performed the self-same piece"

('Twas something in D major),

Which, knowing nought of C's and D's,

He played in quite a bunch of keys.

* * *

"Who is it making all this noise?"

A voice inquired quite crossly

Above his head. "'Tis I, my love,"

Said A. McDougal, hoarsely.