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Who goes to dine must take his Feast
Or find the Banquet mean—
The Table is not laid without
Till it is laid within.

For Pattern is the Mind bestowed
That imitating her
Our most ignoble Services
Exhibit worthier.

Edited by Peter Carter

Added: 2 Apr 2003 | Last Read: 7 Jun 2025 4:43 PM | Viewed: 7234 times

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