Miscellaneous writings of the late Dr. Maginn :: :: University of Virginia Library

Maginn, William (1793-1842)

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Bakers and bowls, I am told, of wood,
For quaffing water are counted good;
They give a smack, say the wat'ry folks,
Like drinking after artichokes,

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Devil may care! I never use
Water in either my belly or shoes;
And shall never be counted art or part
In putting the same in a Pewter Quart.