Ther war a chap fra Lunnon cam—

Fau’k said he war a swell.

He mebbe war; yah thing Ah knaw,

He did his varra best ti draw

T’ soft oot o’ yan.

He cam ti me yah daay an’ sez,

‘Oi sai, old chep, look h’yar,

Oi’ve lorst my bally self, yew kneow,

End jest which wai I orter gou

To me aint cleah.