She might have—but I pause and note
She wears a kilted petticoat;
And 'neath it you may see displayed
Trim ankles of the Midshipmaid!
My dream is past! This naval swell
Is naught but pretty Cousin Nell!
"You Lazy Thing," she says, "confess
You're quite enchanted with my dress.
Just take me down the Esplanade!"—
I'm captured by the Midshipmaid!