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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.

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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!!

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The man who makes an appointment with his stomach and does not keep it
disappoints his _best friend_.

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