For when yer 'ands was achin' with sea cuts to the bone,

And the Baltic talked north-easters, you'd be alterin' of yer tone,

And might'nt think wot's wrote in print is necessary true,

And perhaps when you was safe agen you'd alter our Menoo.


A TRIAL OF FAITH

Bertie (at intervals). "I used to—— What the—— do a lot of—— Conf—— rowing, one time!"