Chapter_1812

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When Rapp the Harmonist embargoed Marriage

In his harmonious settlement⁠—(which flourishes

Strangely enough as yet without miscarriage,

Because it breeds no more mouths than it nourishes,

Without those sad expenses which disparage

What Nature naturally most encourages)⁠—

Why called he “Harmony” a state sans wedlock?

Now here I’ve got the preacher at a dead lock.