XII + 

One morn whilst yet in bed he lay, + 

His valet brings him letters three. + 

What, invitations? The same day + 

As many entertainments be! + 

A ball here, there a children’s treat, + 

Whither shall my rapscallion flit? + 

Whither shall he go first? He’ll see, + 

Perchance he will to all the three. + 

Meantime in matutinal dress + 

And hat surnamed a “Bolivar” + 

He hies unto the “Boulevard,” + 

To loiter there in idleness + 

Until the sleepless Bréguet chime + 

Announcing to him dinner-time. + 