But 'ow can we alter it—lawfully?

A Leading Laundress.

I fear, Mum, I very much fear,

That word doesn't strike so much terror

As once on the dull public ear;

Times change. Mum, they do, make no error!

Our clients complain of the cost,

And lots of Commercials is leaving us.

I think, Mum, afore more is lost,

We had best own the block is—well grieving us!