With the aid of some "log-rolling," my "distinction" much extolling.

Smart little scribes from near and far

Say, with a sniff, "O here's a Star!"

DICKENS on fine souls doth jar, THACKERAY is too dry,

But his pessimistic air, rich and rare,

Subtle, fair,

Makes Philistia to stare, in a scare,

And to blare;

Whilst true Critics débonnaire, who are rare,

With a flaire,