Chapter 1608 of 1964 · 58 words · ~1 min read

XC.

I had forgotten--but must not forget-- An orator, the latest of the session, Who had delivered well a very set Smooth speech, his first and maidenly transgression Upon debate: the papers echoed yet With his _début_, which made a strong impression, And ranked with what is every day displayed-- "The best first speech that ever yet was made."