And instant was your smart reply,

"Free Breakfasts to the Unemployed."

And then, after six more verses of rhythmical chaff, this prophetic stanza:

And howsoe'er profusely flow

The tea and coffee round the board,

The hospitality you show

Shall nowise lack its due reward.

For soon, I trust, our turn 'twill be,

With joy by no regret alloyed,

To give the present Ministry