Was overheard in laughter on a Sunday—

But what is your opinion, Mrs. Grundy?

What dire offence have serious Fellows found

To raise their spleen against the Regent's spinney?

Were charitable boxes handed round,

And would not Guinea Pigs subscribe their guinea?

Perchance the Demoiselle refused to moult

The feathers in her head—at least till Monday;

Or did the Elephant, unseemly, bolt

A tract presented to be read on Sunday—