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62. New-years-Day.

To the Rich, Olus sends no New-years-Gifts;
Lest they should think he were put to his shifts.
Sending the poor 'tis Prudence to neglect;
From them, requital he can scarce expect.
Quintus to send, makes it his yearly task:
What he's asham'd to beg, his Gifts shall ask.