Everybody knows me now as Polly, though dear Mr.Gay called me so long and long ago.

Isn't it wonderful how his words have come true ?" "Mr.Gay is a clever man--a great man.

I wish--" "Yes, and what do you wish?
Something nice I hope." "I don't know about that.

My wish was that I had been born a real poet and dramatist and had written 'The Beggar's Opera' for you.

But my wits are dull--like myself." "Please don't be foolish.