And try to borrow one.

Now drunkenness has had its day,

Snob's ways and means grow taper;

But why not friendship's call obey,

And draw his pal the draper?

"Ellwide, this morning I've dropp'd in—

Our trade is very slack;

For that I shouldn't care a pin,

But I've a bill come back.

"Any loose cash you have to spare,