And through the city strut in style;

While pensively I muse along,

Listening to some minstrel's song,

With tuneful wife, and children three—

O then, my love! I think on thee.

In Sunday suit, to see my fair

I take a round to Russell Square;

She slyly beckons while I peep.

And whispers, “down the area creep!”

What ecstacies my soul await;