This verse describes various categories of wealthy Bostonians and their attitudes towards art and money. In a year, Or little more, all saving two Or three, who artists can be named, With Boston have all part disclaimed. But different Is now the case.
T is best to six per cent.
All he knows is light pockets are Indeed depressing, and he'll rate An empty purse a thing of weight. One in distemper it would be. They've toiled with patience , I allow, For riches, but possess them now. Could ever, all combined, command. And act thereon, far better still.