II.

So, with the echoes of the New Year’s chimes

The thoughtful Soul upon the Wagon climbs,

Cuts out the Grape, and promises to reach

The Bosom of his Family betimes.

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At home by six, for Dinner with the Frau;

Early to bed and rise; a little Cow

And Seltzer when I line up with the Boys:

That’s mine. I’m on the Water Wagon now.