The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction - Volume 13, No. 369, May 9, 1829 by Various
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but that cooked by their own hands. Achilles was famous for--broiling
beefsteaks. * * * * * Instead of "Do let me send you some more of this mock turtle"--"Another patty"--"Sir, some of this trifle," "I must insist upon your trying this nice melon;" The language of _hospitality_ should rather run thus:--"Shall I send you a fit of the cholic, Sir?" "Pray let me have the pleasure of giving you a pain in your stomach." "Sir, let me help you to a little gentle bilious head-ache." "Ma'am, you surely cannot refuse a touch of inflammation in the bowels." If you feed on rich sauces, drink deep of strong wine, In the morn go to bed, and not till night dine; And the order of Nature thus turn topsy turvy! You'll quickly contract Palsy, jaundice, and scurvy!! * * * * * The man who makes an appointment with his stomach and does not keep it disappoints his _best friend_. |
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