Ernest Jones

A wave of crystal breaks across the mind

Replete with vorpal edges sharp as glass, -

A whole domain of elegance and class

So bright it leaves our reeling senses blind;

And fluted silver glitters close beside

Fair polished gold from some deep shining seam,

Inlaid with pearls and precious stones agleam:

A gorgeous, limpid, wan and sparkling tide.

This gleaming store where connoisseurs belong

Divides such tasteful people from the rest;

Unites these shining shoppers all as one

Like bridge, fine wines, roulette and modern art.

These shining windows arrogate the best, -

A diamond wedge that keeps the rest apart.