The Smythsons see extremely good society!"

The fever waxes hotter,

When enter James,

Who coldly names—

"Mr. and Mrs. Trotter."

Each grey-beard thinks himself a boy again,

And feels inclined to bellow, "Ah-bal-loon!"

Two strange round figures up the staircase strain,

Each like a Lord-Rosse telescopic moon;

With difficulty is the doorway pass'd.