The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction - Volume 13, No. 366, April 18, 1829 by Various
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form the Latin word _Nihil_, (nothing;) and this used to be called the
genealogical acrostic: L udovicus. I osephus. H ieronymus. I oachim. N apoleo. T.B. * * * * * THE SUBTERFUGE. "I vow, my dear Strephon," said Chloe one day, While Damon lay hid in the bower, "Yon sun that now gazes shall see a kiss given To no one but thee from this hour." Now Strephon is gone--and with mournful eye Poor Damon upbraided the fair. "Hush! blockhead," said Chloe, "the sun's now on high, But d'ye think it will always be there?" * * * * * Lately published, with a Frontispiece, and thirty other Engravings, price 5s. |
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