The Eighth Sin/To Nancy
TO NANCY.
(Who has been alarmed by a Palmist.)
Nancy, you need never beTerrified by palmistry—I'm sure no reasons for alarmAre writ upon your dainty paint!
You say that in those mystic linesThe palmist read unpleasant signsAnd omens? O, you silly NancyTo believe in chiromancy!
And why should some fallacious gipsyHold your graceful finger-tips? HeIs a fake (I know the seer)He's only erbing for a beer.
You know the Roman adage thatPalmam qui meruit, ferat!If holding hands is to be done,Let me be the lucky one!