Their very blacks became attractive.

To cut a shortish story shorter,

Conceive them sitting tête-à-tête

Two cups—hot muffins on a plate—

With "Anna's Urn" to hold hot water!

The brazen vessel for awhile

Had lectured in an easy song,

Like Abernethy,—on the bile—

The scalded herb was getting strong;

All seemed as smooth as smooth could be,