err excuse the double 'he' - I was not in fact laughing (it's too early in the limerick for that) What I in fact meant was Though he quite liked the hens
variation time: May we invite alternative last lines? [no offence, S'ware] It seemed to have so much potential ... I'll start with I'm willing to negotiate So tell me please, what's your best rate? If we can agree By quarter to three My ego won't over-inflate.