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(Dulce est desipere in loco). — Hob. Says Horace, “ It Is very sweet Desipere in loco.” His age, alas ! Though cultured was Not blest with nibs of Cocoa. Else why omit The keyword ? It Would help the meaning beaucoup, Dulce'st, ’tis sweet To-sip-or-eat. What is ?—Why, nibs of Cocoa. In invalids Morbific seeds Thus treated find it’s “ no go If you’d be strong Eschew Souchong, And let your di ink be Cocoa. From Judy.
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Poverty Bay Standard, Volume IX, Issue 949, 4 June 1881, Page 1 (Supplement)
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75An Epps-ode. Poverty Bay Standard, Volume IX, Issue 949, 4 June 1881, Page 1 (Supplement)
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