Then the Banker endorsed a blank check (which he crossed),

⁠And changed his loose silver for notes.

The Baker with care combed his whiskers and hair,

⁠And shook the dust out of his coats.

The Boots and the Broker were sharpening a spade—

⁠Each working the grindstone in turn:

But the Beaver went on making lace, and displayed

⁠No interest in the concern:

Though the Barrister tried to appeal to its pride,

⁠And vainly proceeded to cite