The Grogometer
Anon
Genre: | Essay, Drollery |
Subjects: | Instruments, Narcotics, Heat |
Describes an instrument that is based on the barometer but which indicates 'the various points of social elevation at which it is possible to arrive' and helps people gauge how much wine is in their glasses. Suggests connecting the instrument to the thermometer in order to measure 'warmth of friendship'. | |
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