The Bab Ballads, with Which Are Included Songs of a Savoyard

by W. S. Gilbert

Old Peter was a decent man,

And though he twigged his lady's plan,

Yet, hearing her approaching, he

Resumed invisibility.

"Dear Mrs. P., my only joy,"

Exclaimed the horrified old boy;

"Now give them up, I beg of you—

You know what I'm referring to!"

But no; the cross old lady swore