II.

Our times, dear, are truly Titanic,

Perfection seems Science's goal--

Dim, distant, dark Science's goal--

But we're still a bit given to panic.

Monopolies moodily roll--

Monopolies restlessly roll--

That's why there's a movement volcanic

That stirs us from pole unto pole--

A moaning that's vainly volcanic,

In the realms of the (Telegraph) pole.

Punch, Or The London Charivari, Volume 102, April 2, 1892 · 第 15 / 26 题