But to make a speech wasn’t quite his line.

The speeches through, a theatre page

Took the two Bears back upon the stage.

As the curtain rolled up to the top

A man at the back asked the Bears to stop:

“Two clowns are on the stage,” said he,

“They have started their piece and I’ll let you see

That you can’t interrupt or make a noise

Or you’ll spoil this show for these girls and boys.”

“Your advice is right,” said TEDDY-B,