Dirge from the Racecourse.
Why should I bet Upon a horse Who goeth round Upon the course? Were I to run, 'Tis plain to see, The horse would never Bet on me. The reason is He hath a lot. Of plain horse sense — Which I have not.
The following lines were read during the hearing of a breach of promise action, in which the defendant was a gay and youthful north-country butcher • — Mins is no calf-love, remember, Though it is for veal or woe, It is meat that I should tell you, Lest you answer me with "No." 'Tis no gammon when I tell you That I steak my life on. you, For you suet me, my darling, As no other maid could do. Turn not on me a cold shoulder; That will only make me bolder, For the flame that fires my breast Will not let me give you rest.
A man who made photos in platinum Sat down on some fresh prints to flafcmum , But a pin in the chair Made him leap up and swear — Now he wishes he never had satinum.
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Free Lance, Volume IV, Issue 164, 22 August 1903, Page 21
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185Dirge from the Racecourse. Free Lance, Volume IV, Issue 164, 22 August 1903, Page 21
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