The Onion

Draw off his natin waistcoat, Tear bis silk shirt apart; And, woaring tears of pleasure, Creep closer to hi8 heart ! TVrapt is this modern mummy In ceaseless fold on fold ; Yet what a wondrous power Thotse endless vrappiugs hold ! Of al] the vegetables Frotn gardcii'fl lenglh to length Hfi is the one most mighty- Epitome of streugtli. Whenp'er hig persou enters AH noseH Huiff the air, And opicureau atomaclis For gastric treats prepare. A subtle spirit risee Of dinner in full bloom - An appetizing odor Pervading all the room. Wlien at the weli-laid table, How is the palate bleet ! He betters other dishes, Yet is himself the best. But then cali on a lady ; Why is her smile bo grim ? Befare a word is spoken She knowH you'vc been with hiui. - Xcw YorkKceninfj Post.