It's fine to be a Bishop with a shovel-hat and gaiters;
It's fine to be an Author with a style like Walter Pater's;
It's very fine to be a Judge like Darling or like Avory,
But it's finer far to be a cook who understands a savoury.
Too Many Cooks?
The broth was spoiled, so said the ancient books,
By the employment of "too many cooks";
But nowadays we think the saying funny,
When cooks can not be had for love or money.