France is a small district
In New York City
I was sitting in a bar
With Nathan Detroit
Next to the crap table
In full view of the street
We were loud and noticeable
And had good reason to be so
As this was a ventilation evening
Which slang translated meant
That hits were were going to take place
Advantageous to the Frenchies yes
But are hands were clean
Half Light in Savage France (Page 33)