While you are a nuisance where'er you appear;

There is nothing but snivelling and blowing of noses,

Such a noise as turns any man's stomach to hear."

Then, lifting his lid in a delicate way,

And opening his mouth with a smile quite engaging.

The Box in reply was heard plainly to say,

"What a silly dispute is this we are Waging!

"If you have a little of merit to claim,

You may thank the sweet-smelling Virginian weed;

And I, if I seem to deserve any blame,