That it caused all the tricks of the cab-stand to fall.

But would this old Waterman feel proper sorrow,

For all his old tricks, and turn honest to-morrow;

And should this old Waterman act with more care,

He’ll be licensed, and never impose on a fare.

Punch. July 30, 1853.


The Handsome Young Clergyman.

Oh! did you not hear of a handsome young clergyman,

Who in his pulpit was wont for to cry?