From Birmingham came he,

And eye-glass, orchid, monogram

All showed ’twas Joseph C——.

J. C.’d a perky, well-pleased air,

His “frock” was buttoned tight,

The glance that through his eye-glass shot

Was jubilant and bright,

“Ah,” said the G. O. M. to him,

“Your face I surely know.

Methinks you hie from Birmingham.