[A housewife in a contemporary says:—"If my guests have friends in the neighbourhood they can ask them in without consulting my convenience at all, take them up to the bedroom, light the gasfire and make them quite comfortable there.">[
Dear Tom, when your neighbours invited me first,
I made up mind to refuse,
But that was before I was properly versed
In the up-to-date hostess's views.
If I (like Achilles) remain in my room,
She'll never give vent to complaining.
Though she misses my jests, she will kindly presume
I am nevertheless entertaining.
And so, since I've many a friend on the spot,