Then the Baronet hafter my name—

This, too, was a stiffish affair;

But I don’t begrudge that, all the same,

For I liked it no hend as Lord Mayor.

Then I bought a big Family Tree,

With roots which to Normandy spread;

Whilst my ancestors cost—let me see!

Yes, close on two ’underd per ’ed.

And though they look well on the wall,

And come out exceedingly nice,