But no one heeds my plea.
Will you not give me something then,
This year, good Mister G.?
Oh! please give me a Penny!
Please give me a Penny, Sir!
You won't say "no" to me,
Because I'm poor, and feel the pinch
Of dreadful "Schedule D"!
You're so high-dried, and so correct,
So honest and austere!