Fugitive Poetry. 1600–1878/One Good Turn deserves Another

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"One Good Turn Deserves Another."
Willie Wag went to see Charlie Quirk, More famed for his books than his knowledge,In order to borrow a work He had looked for in vain over college.But Charlie replied, "My dear friend, You must know I have sworn and agreed,My books from my room not to lend; But, pray, sit by my fire and read!"
Now it happened by chance on the morrow, That Quirk, with a cold, shivering air,Came his neighbour Will's bellows to borrow, His own being out of repair.But Willie replied, "My dear friend, I have sworn and agreed you must know,That my bellows I never will lend; But, pray, sit by my fire and blow!"

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