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THE COURTSHIP OF A SON OF SWAT.

In matrimony's busy league dumb plays are out of place;
I'd like to know the dope before I play too far off base."

"Remember that the game is rough when pay days fail to come;
Sometimes the salary whip is lame, the noodle's on the bum;
And don't forget you'll be reserved for life and held in line,
But promise me you'll never jump your contract, and I'll sign."

He started warming up at once, with victory in his eye,
He shoved a fast one round her neck, the other was waist high.
Just here the umpire butted in. She said: "O, father, please,
There's nothing wrong, for George is only showing me the squeeze!"

The old man gave an irate snort and said: "I'll help the fun
By showing George another play that's called 'the hit and run.'"
He swung like Wagner at his best, a sole-inspiring clout;
The son of swat slid down the steps; the umpire yelled: "You're out!"

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