Dr. Aldrich, of convivial memory, said there were five reasons for drinking:–
“Good wine, a friend, or being dry,
Or lest you should be by and by,
Or any other reason why.”
Number MCXVII in The Jest Book by Mark Lemon. Only DXCIV to go…
Tidbits of Times Past
September 4th, 2006 | Excerpts
1865, DP, Whole
Dr. Aldrich, of convivial memory, said there were five reasons for drinking:–
“Good wine, a friend, or being dry,
Or lest you should be by and by,
Or any other reason why.”
Number MCXVII in The Jest Book by Mark Lemon. Only DXCIV to go…