When a swell wants a shave, a shampoo, or a clipping,

He likes to drop in at his pleasure, no doubt;

But surely he'd not keep us scraping and snipping

To save him from being a trifle put out!

If he'll but get fixed before five on a Saturday,

We poor Hairdressers may get just a chance

Of an hour or two's pleasure or rest on the latter day;

Prospect to make many dreary eyes dance!

And yet some object to this small "Early Closing,"

I wish they could know what it is to chop, chop,