But the heart within me yearns

For something done to stay the shame

Whereat gentle blood yet burns.

“Oh, young M.P.! canst move the House

With the Fashion fiend to fight,

That this crime no longer our women may stain

In all humanity’s sight?

“He prayeth best——” “Ah! I know the rest,”

Quoth that button-holed M.P.

“Damp Millinere, you are right, I fear.