Indeed, indeed—to Quit It oft Before
I swore,—but did I mean it when I swore?
=And then,—and then came Three, and, Cards in Hand,
I Joined them, and they made me keep the Score!
Alas, how Subtle Bridge alluring Woos!
And robs me of my Nightly Beauty=Snooze.
=I often Wonder what Bridge Players gain
One=half so Precious as the Sleep they Lose.
Oh, Threats of Loss, and Hopes of Golden Store,
One thing in Bridge is Certain,—'tis not Lore!
=One thing is Certain, and the Rest is Chance:
The Hand that holds the Cards will win the Score!