Strophe

1   2|    hands the same, as if its hold were of uncommon strength.
2   2|   dance; advance and retire, hold hands with your partner,
3   2|      of brown-paper parcels, hold on tight by his cravat,
4   3| tarry here, but bade Scrooge hold his robe, and passing on
5   4|           I certainly shan't hold my hand, when I can get