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In the language of the poet I would now say,
'Fall to and may good digestion wait on appetite!'"
Quincy's speech was received with applause. The hot coffee had arrived
and was soon circulating in cups, mugs, and tumblers. Everybody was
talking to everybody else at the same time, and all petty fueds,
prejudices, and animosities were, apparently, forgotten.
The young fellows took the cue from Quincy, who, as soon as he had
finished his little speech, began filling the plates with the good
things provided, and passing them to the ladies, and in a short time all
had been waited upon. When both hunger and appetite had been satisfied,
Quincy again addressed the company.
"In those small paper boxes," said he, "you will find some little
souvenirs, which you can keep to remind you of this very pleasant
evening, or you can eat them and remember how sweet they were." A
general laugh followed this remark. "In making your selection,"
continued Quincy, "bear in mind that the boxes tied up with red ribbon
are for the ladies, while those having blue ribbons are for the
gentlemen.


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