A Century of Parody and Imitation

by Unknown

Each with never-ceasing labour,

Whilst he thinks he cheats his neighbour,

Cheating his own heart of quiet.

XII.

And all these meet at levees;—

Dinners convivial and political;—

Suppers of epic poets;—teas,

Where small talk dies in agonies;—

Breakfasts professional and critical;