Whilst you abhor, beyond denial,

The witness-box upon a trial.

You can detect each would-be 'Rover'

From the sincere Platonic lover;

Yet stir up jealousy's sensation

Among the 'lords of the creation,'

Causing the spouse compunctuous rubs,

Who dines too often at the Clubs.

Some one or other always spelling

To know the secrets of the dwelling,