Contents of the Case

Everywhere this man happened to go He carried his case was always in tow The contents of the case I'd like to know Was it for work or is it just for show ? I decided then I would do me some spying Really curious what's inside I'm not lying Just a bit of tact needs to be applying Then I can find out without even trying So I followed this man through every street The contents of the case is nearly complete Thank goodness I say as I have aching feet The case now open out came a written sheet Of course I was at a distance and couldn't see What was written on the paper was baffling me For I know it could be his shopping list for tea Will have to leave it there and let this man be