Simple Function creation question

Simple Function creation question

i'm very new with jQuery and find creating functions somewhat confusing. I have a simple hide/show call that effects a given div. I'm attempting to create a series of divs and links without creating individualized onlick functions within jQuery.

Below is what I have. What is best way to create a function without code replication? What do you recommend?

code:

<

<script>

$(document).ready(function(){
  $("#mer1").click(function () { $("#dah1").toggle("fast"); });
  $("#mer2").click(function () { $("#dah2").toggle("fast"); });
});

</script>

<a href="javascript:;" id="mer1">click me</a>
<div id="dah1">Mauris tristique condimentum enim, vitae consectetur nulla bibendum ac. Vivamus nunc quam, interdum.</div>

<a href="javascript:;" id="mer2">click me</a>
<div id="dah2">Mauris tristique condimentum enim, vitae consectetur nulla bibendum ac. Vivamus nunc quam, interdum.</div>