"What a delightful cake!" you said;
"But, please, a smaller slice!"
I flushed and stammered. I suspect
A pound I'd cut you unaware.
On what I did could I reflect
When you were sitting there?
That revel, ah, how soon 'twas o'er!
How swiftly came the moment when
After my guests I shut the door,
I mounted to my den.