AFTER DRYDEN
Reading edition
THREE BLESSINGS
THREE brightest blessings of this thirsty race, (Whence sprung and when I don't propose to trace); Pale brandy, potent spirit of the night, Brisk soda, welcome when the morn is bright; To make the third, combine the other two, The force of nature can no further go. Anonymous.
OYSTER-CRABS
THREE viands in three different courses served, Received the commendation they deserved. The first in succulence all else surpassed; The next in flavor; and in both, the last. For Nature's forces could no further go; To make the third, she joined the other two. Carolyn Wells.