He rose easily out of the executive saloon
A picture of elegance, the finest deportment
He walked with presence across the gravel courtyard
In his Bugatti, wool and mohair overcoat
All of this was way beyond his means, yet
None of that affected his personal satisfaction
For this lunchtime, as on many other lunchtimes
He would deceive himself, & those who looked on
Admiring his upright and self important stature
