tongue for a great day such as this?'

Absently the manager began to sing, and one by one the rest
joined--

'Absolute security!
No liability!
All kinds of property
insured against fire.
Terms most favourable,
Expenses reasonable,
Moderate rates for annual
Insurance.'

'That one is NOT my favourite,' interrupted the Phoenix, 'and I
think you've forgotten part of it.'

The manager hastily began another--

'O Golden Phoenix, fairest bird,
The whole great world has often heard
Of all the splendid things we do,
Great Phoenix, just to honour you.'

'That's better,' said the bird.
And every one sang--

'Class one, for private dwelling-house,
For household goods and shops allows;
Provided these are built of brick