To jump into a Tory seat
By help of Tory "ayes."
But if those "ayes" should be "put out,"
It may prove no great gain
Jumping into a Tory seat
To please J. Ch-mb-rl-n!"
Officious Friend (grabbing reins). Here, I say! Whilst droning out your doggerel you're forgetting your driving. Where are you going? Look at that dashed leader!
[Leader faces sharp round and fidgets.
Driver (sharply). No wonder! Woa, lad, woa! Why on earth did you tug at the reins like that. I tell you that horse won't stand much more of it. Do you want a spill as well as a split?
Officious Friend. Why, no! But according to our Compact, the wheeler——