In Answer to an Invitation from two Ladies of the Author's intimate Acquaintance, in which they very genteely excus'd the Treat they design'd him, by saying, as " Friendship is the Party we know you'll excuse bad Fare. "

I.

Again I'm honour'd by the Fair!
Your friendly Invitation
Has reach'd me safe — of more Esteem
Than highest Feast Collation.

II.

Expect me, Ladies, at the Time,
No matter for your Fare;
'Tis Friendship's Party — happy Thought!
And I'll with Joy repair.

N. B. In Answer to your friendly Letter,
Extemp're thus — for want of better.