Twigs my Missus, and takes orf 'is cap,

In a (German) gentlemanly way.

"Ma'am," says 'e, "I've 'appy news to tell.

SOL, of 'Atfield (rich old Tory Swell),

Snuffed it recent, to 'is sort a sell,

Leaving you this little Donkey Shay."

Chorus.

"Wot cher!" all the neighbours cried,

"Who're yer goin' to meet, BILL?

'Ave yer bought the street, BILL?"