[Illustration]
The Cabman's thrifty fares,
Who would seek suburban airs,
Desire, of course, a more extended "radius;"
But, Cabby, it is clear,
Thinks quite otherwise. I fear
The controversy's growing rather "taydious."
Whether by night or day,
A fair fare the fare should pay,
And Cabby should not overcharge unduly;
But _this_ is what riles _me_,
When churl Cabby _will_ not see
A would-be fare, but just ignores him coolly.
_Chorus_.
"_Hi! hi! Cab! Hi_!" Oh, no!
On the sullen brute will go;
When he _wants_ a fare, he's clamorous and unruly;
But if he wants a _drink_,
With a sneer or with a wink,
He'll rumble on and just ignore you coolly.
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[Illustration: DESTROYING THE MONEY-LENDER'S WEB; OR, THE THIRTEENTH
LABOUR OF HERSCHELLES.]
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[Illustration: RATHER SMART ALL ROUND.
_Lady Di._ (_who has been trying a Horse with a view to purchase_).
"AND DO YOU REALLY THINK THAT HE'S QUITE UP TO MY WEIGHT, MR. SPAVIN?"
_Spavin._ "LOR! MY LADY, HE'D CARRY TWO OF YOU!"
_Lady Di._ "WHAT? DO YOU MEAN TO SAY THAT I'M ONLY HALF A HORSEWOMAN?"
_Spavin._ "BY NO MEANS, MY LADY. BUT ANOTHER LIKE YOUR LADYSHIP WOULD
LOOK SO WELL ON THE OTHER SIDE!"]
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