The deuce a bit (if you've the tact)
You care, if he suspects the fact;
Then, to ensure his constant favour,
Treat him, sometimes, for good behaviour!
Wipe knives, rub tables, clean your plate,—
What can be more appropriate?
With table-cloths: 'tis bold, and dashing,
But saves in dusters and in washing.
In cleaning plate some talk of 'tricks,'
Leaving the whiting in the nicks;