To give the dunny organ a clearing,

Could never have cured Dame Eleanor Spearing.

Of course the loss was a great privation,

For one of her sex—whatever her station—

And none the less that the Dame had a turn

For making all families one concern,

And learning whatever there was to learn

In the prattling, tattling village of Tringham—

As who wore silk? and who wore gingham?

And what the Atkins's shop might bring 'em?