“ Mr. Bruce, Mr. Bruce,
When the matrimonial noose
You ought here, at Harrow, to be tying,
If you choose to ride away,
As you know you did, to-day,
No wonder bride and bridegroom should be crying.
It’s a very great abuse
Mr. Bruce, Mr. Bruce !
And you’re quite without excuse,
And of very little use
As a curate,
Mr. Bruce !”