The Fable of the Cold Gray Dawn of the Morning After (1915)

Mr. Rounder awoke at 7:30 a.m. He felt rather rocky, and his tongue felt like a rug. He needed an orange and a few kind words, but the faithful servitor brought him ham-and. Just to help digest his breakfast, he took a few Manhattans. He then proceeded to the office, and while the Manhattans lasted he was up on his toes, but at ten-thirty they ceased working and he was slowly dying on the vine. An old friend from St. Louis happened in, and after talking over old times in Saint Louie, they went down to have a few drinks. By 12 o'clock, they were ready to loan money to each other. Two other friends then joined them, and the remainder of the day was spent in jolting pool balls, and of course numerous drinks. For dinner he ate two grapes, and incidentally had a few drinks. Next morning he couldn't imagine what had affected his stomach, but finally decided it must have been the fruit he had for dinner the night before.

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