Extempore: In Answer to an Invitation from Two Ladies
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.
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.
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