MADCAP

SWIFT, lithe, plastical; High-fantastical In feats gymnastical; Enthusiastical; She is a glorious Romp; victorious; Is uproarious Too censorious? She is a mighty, Elfy, spritey, Highty-tighty Ma’mselle Flighty.

THE gayest wench, if Her mood’s extensive; But full of sense, if Her mood is pensive. What resolution In execution! “O mum,” says Susan, “She is a Rooshian!” But when she’s graver No girl is braver In her behaviour, As I’m a shaver! Bid Mystery pack again! With sudden tack again, My Romp is back again, Madcap, clack again! When I am priming Myself for rhyming Of Jove or Hymen, That girl is climbing, Athletic, able, The chairs, the table, An admirable Gymnastic Babel! It makes me shiver In lungs and liver, To look! However, Three cheers I give her.