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)