The entire affair called to mind Emmett Lee Dickinson's poem, "How good her Love of Beans" (below on the left). His poem inspired third cousin Emily to pen her poem "How good his Lava Bed" (below on the right).
By Emmett Lee Dickinson: How good her Love of Beans, To this inglorious Girl – Who must be down to tell this World She’s just the grifter’s Shill – | By Emily Dickinson: How good his Lava Bed, To this laborious Boy – Who must be up to call the World And dress the sleepy Day – |