What if I were to say, some fresh myself,

As I once figured? Each dog has his day,

And mine 's at sunset: what should old dog do

But eye young litters' frisky puppyhood?

Oh, I shall watch this beauty and this youth

Frisk it in brilliance! But don't fear! Discreet,

I shall pretend to no more recognize

My quondam pupils than the doctor nods

When certain old acquaintances may cross

His path in Park, or sit down prim beside