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.