And an annual sale of close on Thirty Seven!
Two millions more each year! Yes, it's truly pretty clear
That the State feels the co-operative leaven.
And though it is mere hum to see the Millennium,
Because Co-operators cheerfully co-operate,
Yet it is a mighty movement, and our hopes of Earth's improvement
May rise with it, at a prudent and a proper rate.
Pooh! the pessimistic dreams of pragmatical Earl Wemyss
May well excite this sager Earl's derision.
Forty Millions total profit! No, we are not nearing Tophet,