There was little to be said after this, so the meeting was closed with a solo by Lady Arthur Hill, using with a truly touching touch:

In the pumpkin, oh, my darling,

Think not bitterly of me;

Though I went away in silence,

Though I couldn’t set you free.

For my heart was filled with longing,

For another piece of pie;

It was best to leave you there, dear,

Best for you and best for I.

Two of our most gentle and kindly humorists may not be quoted, because it would be a crime to separate their text and pictures.