That not ’till now has it seen the light!

But, as you know, in the Town’s poor plight,

Things are o’erlooked both by night and day,

And thus, I learn, went the ‘proofs’ astray!

So, not till now has the tale been told:

Just as I give it you, true as gold!

Keep sweet!

Mind your feet!

And bring not in the grime of the street!

Said the Mat: