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I have seen more than I’ll say:⁠—but we will see

How our “villeggiatura” will get on.

The party might consist of thirty-three

Of highest caste⁠—the Brahmins of the ton.

I have named a few, not foremost in degree,

But ta’en at hazard as the rhyme may run.

By way of sprinkling, scattered amongst these,

There also were some Irish absentees.