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 There is a great way from A. de Musset To the gorgeous bard of Weimar; The one for his nip absinthe did sip, The other drank Hochheimer.

Would you know how to drink this wine? Tell your man before you dine (Or if you have a Phyllis, tell her) To bring the bottle from the cellar, As straight as he (or she) is able, The moment ere you go to table; That's the proper way to drink it; Iceing doesn't pay; don't think it.

For a swell man like you, a swell goblet will do To pass the rich draught to your throttle; For a big-bellied glass (sure as Dow is an ass)