The Tomahawk. August 22, 1868.
The following excellent parody has been ascribed to Mr. Andrew Lang:—
Mr. Tupper in the Clouds.
I, the proverbial philosopher, sing of “electrical storage,”
As discovered by Thompson (Sir William), a philosopher whose name is also proverbial.
Pride is a horrible sin, and I am no sinner;
So I do not hesitate to extend my hand in greeting to Sir William,
Trusting that he will not overmuch presume on my affability.
Hitherto I have been sorely flouted not only by eagles,