And used to regard unwaxed moustaches

As one of the worst of social laches.

But now I find in my youngest son

The sternest of autocrats.

He tells me the things that must be done

And orders my collars and spats;

Prescribes mild exercise on the links

And advises me on the choice of drinks.

I've faithfully striven to imitate

My Mentor in dress and diction,