Yale Review

Bit from Possible Origin of Punch & Judy Show

Adam meets Eve
And before he even
Hears her side of the story,
He gives her up

To the prosecution.
Then he turns his back
On her, tossing behind him
A too-small fig leaf,

Muttering “Cover yourself.”
She puts the leaf
In front of her face.
That always gets a big laugh.

MARY LEADER

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