October
Once more at Home! We've ploughed the main,
We've gone by diligence and train;
Endured the oft-repeated snub
Of insolent official cub —
In Switzerland, in France, and Spain.
For weeks we've struggled, all in vain,
Some toilet comforts to obtain;
But now we hail our roomy "tub"
Once more at Home.
Though back we come to fog and rain
And chills and bills, we don't complain!
We've heaps of friends, a quiet "rub",
A pleasant dinner at the Club —
True happiness we now regain,
Once more at Home!
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J. Ashby-Sterry (1836-1917)
Diligence (French) = stage-coach
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