In keeping with the pendulum,

Repeating, till the hour should close,

Still—'Here she goes, and there she goes.'

He lost the bet in half a minute."

"Well, if I would, the deuce is in it!"

Exclaimed the landlord; "try me yet,

And fifty dollars to be bet."

"Agreed, but we will play some trick,

To make you of the bargain sick!"

"I'm up to that!"