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,