Of landing a bit off a pal. Lor! a bet, on a 'orse or a gun,
Mykes friendship and life reglar flavoursome! 'Ow could your true sportsman care
For a drive through green lanes to the Derby without a small flutter when there?
Too late for the flutter to-night, but the Clapham laburnums are out;
There are plenty of pubs on that road, to the Wetoist's 'orror, no doubt.
I am sure to meet lots of old pals, full of fun and good stuff as they'll carry,
And if we don't 'ave Derby larks, spite o' Gaffers and Hawkes, I ain't, 'Arry.
Derby Dampers.
Having no invitation to join a company on a drag. Having no money to pay for a railway ticket to the course. Having no friends rich enough or rash enough to advance a trifle on account. Having no notion of the betting and no knowledge of the horses engaged. Having no time, no money, and last, but not least, no inclination.