I saw men splash their nice new suits;

It seemed to cause them great delight;

But still—I have not shot the Chutes.

I've been to all the good first nights,

I've cried at Dusé, laughed at Penley,

I have seen all the London sights,

I've been to Sandown, Lord's, and Henley.

At Ibsen I've serenely smiled,

While suff'ring torture from new boots;

Gladstone I've met, and Oscar Wilde—