That Leech's pencil advertised her fame!
Her costume was unlovely—let it fade
For ever from the ken of human vision!
Though nowadays 'twould scarce provoke derision,
If worn by pretty girls and tailor-made.
For by the lady-cyclist, as she plies
Her pedal, neatly clad in knickerbockers.
See Mrs. Bloomer, first of Grundy-shockers.
Now vindicated in Dame Fashion's eyes!
But, not in dress alone a pioneer,