D. V. B.
Reading edition
When Homer launched his epic on the literary sea, The critics were as merciful as they can ever be: "We take it that the author did the best that he can do," "And the book should be remembered for at least a year or two...." But Homer let the critics go, and listened with a smile, For he had heard a verdict that was better by a mile, In a code that only Homer as a husband understood,— "You are a funny clever thing—I'd no idea you could."