TENNIS.

If ever a racket you're needing,

Or are longing to have a good time,

Just leave off all thinking and reading,

And purchase a bucket of lime.

Now mark off a court with precision,

Buy net and a racket and balls,

Then I leave you to make the decision,

That you've sport for the springs and the falls.

And then if you're wanting a player,

In order to make up a set,

Why tell me, and then I'll be there

To play on your side of the net.

Polly W., in Spectator.