One Day Solitary.[1151]

I am all right! Good-bye,[1152] old chap!

Twenty-four hours, that won’t be long;

Nothing to do but take a nap,

And—say![1153] can a fellow sing a song?

Will the light fantastic be in order—

A pigeon-wing[1154] on your pantry floor?

What are the rules for a regular boarder?

Be quiet? All right![1155] Cling-clang goes the door.

Clang-clink the bolts, and I am locked in;