. "Blasts" from The Ram's Horn. A man of position and proud of his fame,Thinking nothing so good as an unsullied name,Is, one day, accused of a scandalous actOf which hes ashamed, but he knows its a fact;To escape just contempt he has but to denyAnd save reputation by telling a lie. Say, honest and true, Suppose it was you, If you were in his place Now what would you do ? Blasts From The Rams Horn. 293 A temperance speaker invited to dine—A fashionable dinner—of course they had wine,And someone proposes the hostess and hostAs eminent subjects for eloquent toasts;The lady says sweetly, a smile
. "Blasts" from The Ram's Horn. A man of position and proud of his fame,Thinking nothing so good as an unsullied name,Is, one day, accused of a scandalous actOf which hes ashamed, but he knows its a fact;To escape just contempt he has but to denyAnd save reputation by telling a lie. Say, honest and true, Suppose it was you, If you were in his place Now what would you do ? Blasts From The Rams Horn. 293 A temperance speaker invited to dine—A fashionable dinner—of course they had wine,And someone proposes the hostess and hostAs eminent subjects for eloquent toasts;The lady says sweetly, a smile on her lip,For this time and my sake, just take a wee sipSay, honest and true,Suppose it was you,If you were in his place,Now what would you do?.
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