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THE GROOM'S ENCORE

(Being a Sequel to 'The Groom's Story' in 'Songs of Action')

Not tired of 'earin' stories! You're a nailer,
so you are!
I thought I should 'ave choked you off with
that 'ere motor-car.
Well, mister, 'ere's another; and, mind you,
it's a fact,
Though you'll think perhaps I copped it out
o' some blue ribbon tract.

It was in the days when farmer men were
jolly-faced and stout,