Ribald Classic: The Magic Ring
February, 1973
Man's worst disaster in declining life:A bouncing beauty as a second wife.But though this warning's often told, and well,The news had failed to reach poor Hans Carvel.Her name was Meg. The wedding quickly drewThe local studs, jammed into every pew,Who ogled with a bold, appraising airOf fruit-stall buyers at a market fair."Hands off, sir! Please don't pinch those pretty plums."If looks were pinches and if eyes grew thumbs,Ripe, blooming Meg would soon have been abused,Her melons, peach...
