A "Not out, nothing" may be meritorious,
And very useful, but 'tis hardly glorious,
A stolid Scotton's worth his salt, at need;
But, after all, he's not a Grace or Read.
You'll have to hit, as well as guard your wicket,
If you'd be popular. Blocking is not Cricket!
L. B. Humph! no, not quite. My orders are to score
And bring the House down.
C. B. That will cause a roar
When you take back your bat to the Pavilion.