Transcriber's Note:
The irregular spelling of words ("inquire", "enquire", etc.) in this
etext tend to be reproduced faithfully from the 1922 edition, but
accents are not preserved . . .
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To my friend R. T. Haines-Halsey who unreservedly believes everything I
write.
To R.T.
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I Three Guests at dinner! That's the life! -- Wedgewood, Revere, and
Duncan Phyfe!
II You sit on Duncan -- when you dare, -- And out of Wedgewood, using
care, With Paul Revere you eat your fare.
III From Paul you borrow fork and knife To wage a gastronomic strife 'n
porringers; and platters rare Of blue Historic Willow-ware.
IV Banquets with cymbal, drum and fife, Or rose-wreathed feasts with
riot rife To your chaste suppers can't compare.
V Let those deny the truth who dare! -- Paul, Duncan, Wedgewood! That's
the life! All else is bunk and empty air.
ENVOI The Cordon-bleu has set the pace With Goulash, Haggis,
Bouillabaisse, Curry, Chop-suey, Kous-Kous Stew -- I can not offer these
to you, -- Being a plain, old-fashioned cook, -- So pray accept this
scrambled book.
May, 1922 R.W.C.
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