"This gold is what I haven't spent

In presents; and the silver's meant

To show what could be wasted in—

Pah!—Christmas boxes. 'Tis a sin

I don't encourage—no, not me?

"The coppers—little boys, no doubt,

Would like 'em—they may go without;

While these long bills I should have had

From tradesmen, had I been so mad

As to have bought the things