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considered the gems of the festive hour, gleaned from many
sources. To these I have ventured to add some of my own
creation.
For convenience,these toasts have been placed at the end
of this volume and will be found to cover almost any need.
This combination of a drinking lexicon and toast-book for
merry hours is,I believe,an innovation.
My hope is that it will contribute to convivial enjoyment
and that my drinking friends wiU remember—
God gave us the grape to use it.
Not to abuse it!
Magnus Bkedenbek
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