What is the use of bubbles—save to boys?"
"Hush!" cried 'cute Reynard. "Do not make a noise!
Bubbles—if bright—are cunning's best decoys.
Bubbles are only wind plus soap and water;
But well-stirred suds, and well-blown flatulence,
In this fool world, have influence immense,
And draw unthinking dupes from every quarter.
Eloquence is but Wind, yet flowery trope
Is Humbug's favourite lure;
And what is Diplomatic Skill but soap?