XXIV + 

And yet the city’s flower was there, + 

Noblesse and models of the mode, + 

Faces which we meet everywhere + 

And necessary fools allowed. + 

Behold the dames who once were fine + 

With roses, caps and looks malign; + 

Some marriageable maids behold, + 

Blank, unapproachable and cold. + 

Lo, the ambassador who speaks + 

Economy political, + 

And with gray hair ambrosial + 

The old man who has had his freaks, + 

Renowned for his acumen, wit, + 

But now ridiculous a bit. + 