That these railways, in fact, were a national chouse,
And the best thing to do for poor Earth, to protect her,
Would be—to hang daily a Railway Director!
Of course the Hon. Members could ne’er have a thought
Of opposing a motion with kindness so fraught;
But would welcome with fervent and loud acclamation⎫
A project so teeming with consideration,⎬
As a model of justice, a boon to the nation!⎭
Such, Simon, if I were a Parliament man,
The basis would be, and the scope, of my plan!