The conference or congress (for it ended
As Congresses of late do) of the Lady
Adeline and Don Juan rather blended
Some acids with the sweets—for she was heady;
But, ere the matter could be marred or mended,
The silvery bell rang, not for “dinner ready,”
But for that hour, called half-hour, given to dress,
Though ladies’ robes seem scant enough for less.