“Yes, I used always to think
That you Russians knew
How to make the good drink
As none others do.
“And I thought moreover,
( Not with the epicures ),
You might search the world over
For such women as yours.
“In both these matters now
I perceive I was right,
And I really can n't tell you how
Much I delight
“In my third ( Thanks, another cup! )
Idea of the fun,
When your country gets up
And follows the sun!
“And just as in Europe, see,
There's a conqueror nation,
So why not in Asia be
A like jubilation?
“Taught as well as organized,
The eternal Coolie,
From being robbed and despised,
Takes to cutting throats duly!
“But — please, do n't be flurried;
For I daresay by then
You'll be comfortably buried,
Ladies and gentlemen!
“No more, thanks! I must be going!
I'm so glad to have made this
Opportunity of knowing
Some more Russian ladies!”