128 HOME AMUSEMENTS.

My second brings on us both hunger and thirst;
My whole thirst and hunger will cure.

 

CHARADE LXXXVIII.

Y first, if you do, you'll increase ;
My second will keep you from heaven;
My whole—such is human caprice—
Is more frequently given than taken,

 

CHARADE LXXXIX,

Y first is a title of honour; my second is myself ;
my third is you and I: my whole is a beautiful
fixed star, seen in the winter.

 

CHARADE XC,

MY first’s my delight to do with a friend;
In my garden my second’s my care:
My whole I’ve ne’er done, nor ever intend,
For this reason—because it’s unfair.