At my living of Tithing-cum-Boring,

With Betty beside me to wait,

Came a rap that almost beat the door in.

I laid down my basin of tea,

And Betty ceased spreading the toast,

"As sure as a gun, sir," said she,

"That must be the knock of the Post".

A letter—and free—bring it here,

I have no correspondent who franks.

No! yes! can it be? Why, my dear,