"I know your lawyer's tricks, my man;
In courting of my daughter Jane—
Who's rather plain and not too young—
My money's what you seek to gain.
Confound you, sir!" the man did roar.
"My daughter Jane is no match for
A beggarly solicitor!"
At words like these most gentlemen
Would really have been somewhat riled;
But do not think that Mr. Webbe