It must be far-fetched eccentricity;

At least I can't discover such felicity.[31]

[31]

LXXXIX.

Down to the hayfield numerous forks were sent,

The ladies took the lighter ones to use,

And all were jovial to a great extent;

The gentlemen related all the news

And cheerfully did everything t' amuse,

When a mischance occurred, picked up the forks,

(What gentleman I wonder could refuse)

And helped t' unload and pull out all the corks

And arranged some ladies' nosegays, cutting off superfluous stalks.

XC.

Upon the grass the damask cloth was laid,

And the repast looked wonderfully nice,

Spread, as I said it would be, in the shade,

With every summer dainty to entice,

Especially the lemonade and ice

(Coffee for those who coffee did prefer),

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