Ladies and Gentlemen,—my spouse and I
Have had a squabble, and I’ll tell you why.
He said I must appear; nay, vowed ’twas right
To give you thanks for favours shown to-night.
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He still insisted, and, to win consent,
Strove to o’ercome me with a compliment;
Told me that I the favourite here had reigned,
While he but small or no applause had gained.
“Pen me some lines where I may talk and swagger,