Moral Alphabet - Hilaire Belloc |
M was a millionaire
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who sat at Table, And ate like this— |
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as long as he was able; At half-past twelve the waiters turned him out: He lived impoverished and died of gout. |
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Disgusting exhibition! Have a care When, later on, you are a Millionaire, To rise from table feeling you could still Take something more, and not be really ill. |