THE NEOGAMS—A WARNING
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Newly married, Railway carried; Sighing. At the station Osculation; Crying. Smiling, parting; Hands at starting Gripping. Cozy quarters, Guards and porters Tipping. On the journey Glances yearny, Mooning. Closely sitting, As is fitting, Spooning. Destination; Forced cessation. Pity! Porters poking Fun, and joking, Witty. On arriving, Carriage driving; Kissing. Lovely scenery, Lakes and greenery, Missing.
Hotel, table d'hôte a rabble. Shun it! Private cover Sooner over— Done it. Champagne drinking; Waiter winking. Curious! People smiling; Very riling; Furious.
After dining, Arms entwining, Walking Sipping honey— What's there funny?— Talking. So time passes; Grinning asses Guess 'em Newly married, Sorely harried— Bless 'em!
Casual Acquaintance.. "Hear you're to be married, Mr. Ribbes. Congratulate you!"
Mr. Ribbes. "Much obliged, but I dunno so much about congratulations. It's corstin' me a pretty penny, I tell yer. Mrs. Ribbes as is to be, she wants 'er trousseau, yer know; an' then there's the furnishin', an' the licence, an' the parson's fees; an' then I 'ave to give 'er an' 'er sister a bit o' jool'ry a-piece; an' wot with one thing an' another—she's a 'eavy woman, yer know, thirteen stun odd—well, I reckon she'll 'a corst me pretty near two-an'-eleven a pound afore I git 'er 'ome!"