MOTORING.
THE MODERN BLACKSMITH Under a costly canopy The village blacksmith sits; Before him is a touringi ear Broken to little bits. And the owner, and the chauffeur, too, Have almost lost their wits. The village blacksmith smiles with glee -. As he lights his fat cigar, He tells his helpers what to do To straighten up the car. And the owner, and the chauffeur, too, Stand humbly where they are.
The children going home from school Look in at the open door; T-hey like to see him make his bills j Anil hear the owners roar, And the chauffeurs weep as they declare They ne>'e.r paid that before. lie goes each morning to the bank And salts away his cash; A healthy balance and big Rolls-Royce Help him to cut a dash— But the owner, and the chauffeur, too, Their teeth all vainly gnash. The chestnut tree long since has died, The smith does not repine; His humble shop has grown into A building big and fine, And it bears "Oarage" above (he door On a huge electric sign.
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Otaki Mail, 9 May 1923, Page 3
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179MOTORING. Otaki Mail, 9 May 1923, Page 3
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