Well, suppose I had sent them. You'd murmur, "How pretty!"
Then not see them again as you put them away.
Shall I candidly tell you I thought 'twere a pity
Just to send you a gift that would last for a day?
But consider the times and the seasons—how many!
When a purse—something in it—will save you from fuss.
When you're posting a letter (to me), or a penny
You may want for a paper, a tram, or a 'bus.
When you've done with the purse, as you carefully lock it,
And look with all proper precaution to see