Old Year Leaves Being Old Verses Revised: By H. T. Mackenzie Bell ... New Edition |
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REWARD OF PARLIAMENTARY
DOCILITY.
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REWARD OF PARLIAMENTARY DOCILITY.
A Brother to a Sister.
My dear—
As words though sincere,
Are at best but ‘small beer,’
My party (in office) have made me a peer:
A step which the press I do hope won't deem queer,
Nor question its justice, not slightingly sneer,
(What I've done to deserve it is not very clear,
Save doing as bid, when divisions were near—
Thus causing our Whip's drooping spirits to cheer,)
But be that as it may, I subscribe myself here
John Anthony Snobbins,
Are at best but ‘small beer,’
My party (in office) have made me a peer:
A step which the press I do hope won't deem queer,
Nor question its justice, not slightingly sneer,
(What I've done to deserve it is not very clear,
Save doing as bid, when divisions were near—
Thus causing our Whip's drooping spirits to cheer,)
But be that as it may, I subscribe myself here
John Anthony Snobbins,
(now) Lord Abinmere.
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