IN truth, the wife was quite surprised to find

Her spouse so much to frolicking inclined;

Said she, what ails the man, he's grown so gay?

A lad of twenty's not more fond of play.

Well! let's enjoy the moments while we can;

God's will be done, since life is but a span!

THE words were scarcely said, when our gallant

Renewed his fun, and nothing seemed to want;

Indeed, the hostess still her charms possessed,

And, on occasion, well might be caressed.