Jones's Progress

Jones was a Socialist when he'd naught to lose,And passionately did the rich abuse:When he became a well-paid overseerBy Radical lights he did his conduct steer:In business for himself and well-to-doThe Liberal cause he did with favour view:But as his wealth grew daily more and more,He, as a Whig, his former faith forswore:Then, having bought a title, could his storyEnd otherwise than by leaving him a Tory?

Before you blame him, ask yourself if youIn his place would not the same course pursue?