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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-06-26
Seven Doctors Failed
81. F." Relieved Him
wvton;tIock. Me. Dec. IS, 1909.

Wytopitlock, Me-, Dec. as, 1903.
Dear Sirs:- :,
feel it my duty to write you ana Iei y
YOU that / think great deal OF L. =:
Atwood's Bitters, as i was taken SICK
six years ago and was treated oy se. .sa
Eastern Maine General Hospital, at
Bangor. and they told me had can
Ger in my stomach. -
did not work a day for three years,
and now, after using 81. F." can DO q
hard days work.
Yours truly
WILLIAM SCOTT.
81. F." is a natural Blood Purifier.
Brings relief at all seasons OF the year y:
The True 81. F." Atwood's Bitters' -
cents at all good stores.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-06-26

Miss Skreecher-What sort of songs
do you like best, Mr.. Suphrer?
Mr.. Suphrer-The songs Of the seven
tenth century.
Miss Show odd! Why do you pre-
fer them?
Mr.. S.-Because nobody ever sings
'em nowadays.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-06-26

The artist was decorating the interior
of the edifice.
care you in favor of lady angels9' he
inquired.
1--WE certainly are" replied the COM
mittee of deaconesses. "And, as this
is a very smart church, you might just
put 'em in elbow sleeves"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-06-26

If you wish to shirr girdle or ruffles,
it is much easier to do 30 on the sewing
machire. Make the tension Of the up
per thread quite loose, and stitch where
you want it gathered, then pull the
lower thread and it will gather. You
must fasteh one end of the thread &C.
curely or it will pull through.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-06-26

You cannot induce lower animal to
eat heartily when not feeling well. A
sick dog starves himself, and gets we'll.
The stomach once overworked must
have rest the same as your feet or eyes.
You don't have to starve to rest your
stomach. Kodol for Dyspepsia takes up
the work for your stomach, digests what
you eat and gives it rest. Puts it back
in condition again. You can't feel good
with disordered stomach. Try Kodol.
Sold by F. A. Shurtleff & Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-06-26
Waiting Her Cue,

A Brooklyn man tells of some juvenile
theatricals in which his children were
interested. The children were giving q
little drama of their own, wherein court.
ships and weddings played a leading
part in the plot. 1t appears that during
the progress of the play the Brooklyn
man had gone behind the scenes, where
he found his youngest offspring sitting
in corner.
"Why, Marie" asked he, "have you
been left out of the play? Why aren''
you on with the others?"
"I'm not left out" Indignantly denied
Marie. "I'm the baby waiting to be
bornr'
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-06-26

The sincerest tribute that can be paid
to superiority is imitation. The manv
limitations of DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve
that are now before the public prove it
the best. Ask for DeWitt's. Good for
burns, scalds, chafed skin, eczema, tet-
ter, cuts, bruises. boils and piles. High
ly recommended and reliable. Sold by
r. A. Shurtleff & Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-06-26
Protected.

Miss Wellon-The impudent thing told
me to my face that I was getting old
and wrinkled.
Miss Tartun-I wouldn't mind Il.
She didn't say 1t to your face, you
know. She couldn't ~ Chicago
WribuuA
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-06-26

Make note now to get Ely's Cream
Balm if you are troubled with nasal ca
tarrh, hay fever or cold in the head. II
is purifying and soothing to the sensitive
membranes that line the air-passages'
1t is made to cure the disease, not to
fool the patient by short, deceptive re-
lief. There is no cocaine nor mercury
in it. Do not be talked into taking a
substitute for Ely's Cream Balm. All
druggists sell it. Price SOC. Mailed by
Ely Bros, 58 Warren Steeet, New York.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-06-26

No. 185.-Word Changes.
Add one letter to the first word t.
make the second word.
/. Change cunning into sour.
2. Change holder into exchange.
8. Change oversight into typograph
ical mark.
4. Change an animal into hinder.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-06-26

"Why don't you cultivate placid and
contented disposition"
"Because," answered the energetic
person, 81 am too industrious to be
placid and not sufficiently egotistical to
be contented."
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-06-26

Bottom of skirts may be finished thus:
Hem or face the right length, then haste
inch-wide braid so 1t will come one
eighth of an inch below the skirt; hem
the upper edge down, let the lower
edge remain loose or fasten with run
ming stitch.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-06-26

Uncle Josh-"It seems the minister
has had rheumatism for the last three
years, but be hasn't said anything about
it."
Aunt Hetty-"Why, could have told
him just what to do for it."
Uncle Josh-"Mebbe that's one of the
reasons why he kept it quiet"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-06-26

When the baby talks, It is time to give
HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea. It's
the greatest baby medicine known to
loving mothers. 1t makes them eat,
sleep and grow. IS cents, Tea or Tab.
let's, F. A. Shurtleff & Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-06-26

Muggsy-"Where did yer git de
watch?"
Gaffer-"Got it wild suit o. clo'es."
Muggsy-"Aw! g'on! de clothin' men
amt givin' away no watches like that
wild suits O. clo'es."
Gaffer-"Well, 1t was second hand
suit what belonged to gent what was
in swimmin'."
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-06-26

June is here again and with it the
"sweet girl graduate. And by the
way, have you noticed how many OF
them are wearing glasses nowadays
And it's not because they think it's
"cute" or 'sweet" either; its be-
cause of actual need, for many OF
them would have utterly failed in
their school work without the help
of glasses.
There are perhaps many who did
fail, who might have succeeded had
they had the help and relief afforded
by glasses.
Every student should have his
eyes examined, and if needed, glass.
es should be worn; at least during
student life.
It's our province to supply glasses
that are RIGHT, JUST RIGHT.
7TCT
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-06-26

"That man saw you with yesterday
was about the ugliest man l ever saw"
THAT man is my brother"
"Well, we'll, l might have guessed that
from the resemblance"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-06-26

In gathering lace for underclothes the
correct way is to use the over-and-over
stitch Is II overcasting, several stitches
being taken before the needle Is drawn
through. It will be found the draw
string can be easily pulled.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-06-26

"Why is it," she whispered at the
close Of the ceremony, "that the bride
groom always looks a. II he couldn't call
his soul his own?''
"Probably," replied her brother, "it's
because from that moment he really
can't"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-06-26
The NeW-Y0rk
Tri-Week|y Tribune

is a metropolitan newspaper for busy people, almost as
good as daily and your Rural Free Delivery Carrier
brings it to your door three times every week
1t is published Mondays, Wednesdays and Frdays'
and contains all the most important OF The Daily
Tribune which is guarantee of its value
If you live in the village on farm and have not
time for daily newspaper you may be kept In close touch
with important of the world at very small cost
The regular price of THE NEW YORK TRi-WEEkLf
TRIBUNE is only $3.50 year but you can secure Win
your avorite local newspaper The OXFORD Democrat
Both Papers One Year for $2S.
Send your order and money to The Oxford Democrat,
South Paris, Maine.
Your name and address on postal card to The NEW.
YORK TRI.WEEkLY TRIBUNE, New-YOrk City, will
bring you a free sample copy.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-06-26

What's the good of keeping from him
Any good things you may see,
That will lift his load Of labor
Like Rocky Mountain Tea.
r. A. Shurtleff d Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-06-26

Tess-It's really true, then, that
Martha Strongmind is to be married to
Mr.. limit? Jess-Not exactly. Martha
saws he is to be married to her. Tess
Oh, yes, of course! She has asked you
to be her bridesmaid, hasn't she9 Jess
No; she asked me to be her "best
woman"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-06-26

"All the women seem to think him q
great humorist."
"Not all the women; only those with
pretty teeth"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-06-26

The sworn statement of the manu-
facturers protects you from opiates in
Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tsr-the
cough syrup that drives the cold out of
your system. Sold by F. A. Shurtleff &
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-06-26

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
Druggists refund money II 1t fails to
cure. E. W. Crows signature 10 on
each box. 25c.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-06-26
Warning.

AS rock blasting is a daily occur.
renee on Croker Hill, the owner OF
the property hereby gives notice to
this effect: All persons entering the
property do so at their own risk.
Paris, Maine, May IS, 1906.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-06-26
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON,
FOR SALE.

800 farms and all kinds of Real
Estate. Inquire of Hazen's Farm
and Real Estate Agency, Oxford,
Maine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-06-26

Higgs-I had been In Boston only two
days when had terrible chill.
Hoggs-What was the girls name?
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-06-26
H0MEMAKERS COLUMN.

Correspondence ON topics Of interest 70 the lAdi
4 solicited; AddTess: Editor a =. 1a;al
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-06-26

A hacking cough 10 most annoying
One Minute Cough Cure draws the In
dammation ont Of the throat, chest and
lungs. Sold b J. 4. eAaztls4 4 %.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-06-26

To remove oil spots from mating,
eiothing, etc., wet with alcohol, rub
With hard soap and wash with cold
water.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-06-26

"When did you first become acquaiut-
cd with you husband?' "The first time
I asked him for money after We were
married."
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-06-26
Delicate Diet.

Delicate Diet.
What creature subsists on the least
amount Of nourishment? A moth; II
eats nothing but holes.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-06-26

A GUARANTEED CURE FOR PILES.
Itching, Blind, Bleeding. Protruding
Piles. Druggists are authorized to re-
fund money II Pazo Ointment fails to
cure In 8 to IA days. 80 cents.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-06-26
WANTED.

Any one having an Atlas of Ok
ford County by Caldwell and Half
penny, 1880, wishing to sell please
drop a postal to the subscriber,
stating price and condition of book.
JAMES PLUMMER,
Augusta, Me.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-06-26
Bankrupt's Petition for Discharge.
In the matter Of

Bankrupfs Petition for Discharge.
IN HENRY ihs Gsi'S T. 4 Russell, In Bankruptcy.
To the HoS. CLARENCE HALE, Judge of the
| District Court Of the United States for the
District OF Maine:
| HENRY L. RUSSELL, Of Norway, In the
III County Of Oxford. and State Of Maine, In
said District. respectfully represents, that on
| the 10th day Of March. last past. he was duly
| adjudged bankrupt under the Acts Of Congress
| relating 70 bankruptcy; that he has duly sur.
and has fully complied with all the requirements
OF said Acts and Of the or,iers Of Court touching
his bankruptcy.
Wherefore he prays, that he may be decreed
by the Court 10 have full discharge from all
debts provable against his estate under said
bankruptcy Acts. except such debts as are ex-
cepted by law from such discharge.
Dated this LIST day Of June. A. d. 1906.
HENRY L. RUSSELL, Bankrupt.
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON.
DISTRICT OF MAINE. 50.
On this 9th day OF June, A. ID. 1906, on read.
Ing the foregoing petition, IL Is
Ordered by the Court. that q hearing be had
upon the same on the 29th day Of June, A. d.
l%6, before said Court at Portland. in said Dis
trict, at 10 O'Clock In the forenoon; and that
notice thereof be published In The Oxford Dem
ocrat, newspaper printed In said District, and
that all known creditors, and other persons In
useiSss, may oPPoaI AZ tlc edlu tlIllc anu pldC6,
and show cause, II any they have, why the
prayer of said petitioner should not be granted.
And 1t is further Ordered by the Court, that the
Clerk shall send by mail to all known creditors
copies Of said petition and this order, addressed
to them at their places of residence as stated.
Witness the Hon. CLARENCE HALE, Judge
Of the said Court, and the zeal thereof, at Port.
land, In said District, on the 9Th day Of June.
A. ID. 1906.
LIS. JAMES 4. HEWEY, Clerk.
true copy OF petition and order thereon.
Attest JAMES L. HEWEY, Clerk.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-06-26

III. In captain. 2. A marsh. 3. Fun
ny. l. A machine for separating the
seeds from cotton. 8. In captain.
Ill. In captain. 2. Gloomy. 8. A
river Of Germany. 4. A railroad tie. 8.
A name for Scotland. 6. Dethroned. 7.
To make new again. g. To free. 8. In
captain.
I'LL. In captain. 2. A feminine
name. 3. To give entrance. 4. Atmos-
phere. 8. In'captain.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-06-26

lmpoPtant 70 Mothers.
Examine carefully every bottle Of CAsTOR1A,
safe and sure remedy for infants and children,
and see that It
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-06-26
No. 1854 Jumbled state.

One Of the United States can be
found represented in the picture.-New
York Tribune.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-12-02
Iohn D. RockefelIer

" HAVE always been a jolly dog. Ever
since 1 named my two pups Bait and
= Rebate l have been a waggiSh fellow.
Nor has all my good humoT been per
mitted TO interfere with business. / may
say, with due modesty, that from the
worldly standpoint ] have. not been unsuc-
cessful. But business is irksome to me.
want to be out WITH the boys cracking
jokes. When / have accumulated enough
money to retire upon I shall abandon the
cares Of business and devote myself to
editing a comic weekly.
But let US be merry; ha. Ia, see g
smiling face reflected In my looking glass,
an attractive face framed in luxuFiant
locks. ! have cause TO be satisfied with
the world, aud must not let myself be
downcast.
Did tell you my latest? Why am l
like a sardine?
Because da6bie in oil
Good
And here's screamer. Invented it my.
self:
Why do I resemble man bottIins beer
You can't guess that, eli
You give it up. Massa Johnsing-Wbv do
l resemble 4 man bottling beer2
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-12-02

Took If the bust % Shakespeare. Then
look nj nv head. Sec the dome of thought
- colossal ~ its way Is the dome Of 81
Peters. There is no comparison.
1t often amuscs me to think how ! affect
those with whom | come in contact. sec
60 many of them nervously trying TO cS-
cane from my presence. rs men do from
the presence or Il bore They are overcome
IN nv society They hasten away to lesser
heights. where they can breathe dulle'
air than that of genius. Aud they will
hand down to their posterity as priceless
heirloom the story that they once met Hal!
Caiue.
work when ! am inspired. Occasionally
7 rush from the dinner table to dash off q
scene. and the guests think it affectation,
As IL need affect the ways of genius. The
man who would rather have his soup no;
than wait while an immortal chapter is
being pcnned has no soul.
In MY home in the Isle of Man ! am ap-
preciated. The simple Manxmen often tell
ne they wish [ was in Westminster Abbey.
Well, / shall be some day. In the mean
time l give living books to an unworthy
public. and creale dramas for people that
wont pay 81 to see them performed.
Bat geGius was ever solitary.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-12-02
As in a Looking Glass.
As Famous Men See Them selves.
Because I'm 4 corker :

Because I'm 4 corkcrI - ST--TT
Corker :. Get It?
l should have been an end-man I'd have
been success at that An end-man week
days and a deacon Sundays would
be fun. useful, delightful life Making
the world mcrrier and better. But fate
makes me something Of a business man,
and people howl az me and yowI at me
instead Of cheering me and laughing with
me.
It's hard TO be a jolly young chap and
be tied down 10 business
I've told you the pun made about being
Ia rocky feller-Rockefeller- guess.
Everything I do is funny Relates are
just jokes. Illegal combinations are
,screamers. Small dealers are bowling good
jests! They have little sense of humor,
however; for they kick just because the
jokes on them all the time.
But let US forget them. Let us makel
life a pipe line Of mirth and a gusher =
religion =
| I'm jolly cGss.
Ha Ia
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-12-02

I'M goin' to get the kid some day.
1 An when the doctors here
III give him to him, an Ill say:
Just take the little dear.
You brought him. now you just go on
Back home with himr An when
The raggy little thing is gone
My mall love ME again.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-12-02
Water for Norseman's Horse.

you never see broken-winded horse in
Norway said horse Doctor That is be-
cause the horses are allowed TO drink
while they eat. the same as mankind.
Our horses, let them be as thirsty as get
out. must still eat their dry fodder, their
dry hay and oats and corn. with nothing to
wash them down. But in Norway every
horse has bucket of water beside his
manser, and, as be eats. he drinks also.
1T is intere=ting to see how the Nor
wegiaH horses relish their water with their
meals. Now they sip a little from the
bucket. now they eat a mouthfui, then an
other sip, then another mouthful, just ike
rational human beings
You never see a broken winded horse in
Norway. and the natives say it is pecarse
they serve water to the animals with their
toad Mess Orleans Timas,De1locrat
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-12-02
Your Thanksgiving
Breakfast Serial.
The Old Folks at Home.
By WEX JONES.

n HE air was bitter cold.
No wonder; it had no clothes on.
~ The snow was cold
The fee was cold.
Everything was cold but the heart Of
Hiram Highsign. That dubbed over with
human kindness. Hiram was extracting
maple syrup from a can Of molasses and
sulphuric acid. He hummed to himself
the old sugGring song:
Dig the maple tree dig;
Get the Jolly Juice
Dig the maple tree 4 dig:
Leave alone the spruce.
Maple Suga-i
- Maple syrup.
INN. yum. yum!
Maple Syrup!
Maple Sugar!
Away with chewing gumi
As Hiram raised his axe. a terrific blow
on the back o. Ike head stretched him
senseless.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-12-02

n KNEW that doctor man was bounc
j To play us some mean trick,
For every time he's come around
Somebody has been sick.
An when it's me. he's made me take
A LOT of awful truck
That's gave me such stomach ache;
Hes always brung bad luck!
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-12-02
Count Bonii S Love Lyric.
By WILLIAM F. KIRK.

By WILLIAM F. KIRK.
\ CROSS the lighted boulevards
a The happy crowds are straying;
Think. Countess. of the happy hours
When we two went a-Maying.
When we two went a-Maying. Dieul
My creditors were trusting;
For with your francs, oh, heart of mine!
My pocketbook was busting.
REFRAIN:
Come back, my sweet, my Prin-
ceSsl Don't leaUe me to MY
fatei
The siIUeyy moon aud tie con-
stable are feeriHg through the
gate.
Beyond orr mortgdged castle /
hear night bird ehrP;;
Don't ledVe me, precious Amta, to
perish like q bHrP!
IN EAR heart of gold. kiss thee
II Upon each marble cheek;
| Fly to my arms-or mail me
Ten thousand francs week.
Ten thousand francs a week. ma chere.
Or twenty, if you can;
Don't cut me of, loved Anna,
Forgive your poor old man!
REFRAIN:
Light of my life! Adored one!
Thy name I 5VhiSPer lO5V
To loan sharks, Id7CyerS, tdiiorS-
bit the hayPicS 5ciH not go!
Beyond orr mortgaged castle /
hear a night bird ciIrb;
Don't Iea5e nc, precious lima, to
perish like a PmP!
=
A Versatile Butler.
McCalI-"What sort of hybrid creature L.
that new butler of yOurs?'
Nuritch-"Why. how do you mean:"
McCall-"I called to see you the other
day, and when | asked him what time |
might catch you at home he said AT han
pawst tin, sir. Philadelphia Press.
=
Luxury IN Games.
In every way Eolf has become more ex-
pensiye--subscriptions clubs, halls. cad
dies and lunches, especially the two latter
items, OBe might moralize to any extent
on the luxury Of the present age. even in
gameS.-L0ndOn Mail.
Saved!
The engineer was asleep.
Happily no tragedy followed
It was his time "a lie off duty and he
was in his bed.-PhiladelDh.a Ledger
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-12-02
Without delay;

rlCHE thinks he's just reg lar saint.
~ An never seemed to care
When | says. scornful; "Humphl He
amt
Got any teeth nor hair!
An when | showed her how he'd cry
AT just a little slap.
She says: It's bad of you to try
To hurt the little chap!'
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-12-02
By WEX JONES
HALL GAME.

e II \ h Z SPEARE
"a has often b G g L
- compared to ne,
but the comparison Is
hardly fair.
Shakespeare talents
were limited to play
writing. lie n e e 2
wrote a great novel.
and even his plays,
while t hey show
numerous litcra =
touches. never paid
like "The Christian.
FOR instance.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-12-02

The engineer was asleep.
Happily no tragedy followed
It was. his time to lie off duty. and be
was in his bed-PhiladelDh.a Ledger.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-12-02

I HAVE. to go to bed alone,
/ An lay awake an hear
The awful ghosts an COLLINS groan--
They're thick this time o year.
An no one tells me stories now.
But every one says: Keep
AS still as any boy knows how
Dear baby is asleep!''
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-12-02

In every way golf has become more ex-
pensiye--subscriptions clubs, balls. cad
dies and lunches, especially the two latter
items. OBe might moraize to any extent
on the luxury Of the present age. even in
gameS.-LOudOn Mail.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-12-02

lust guess what that there doc
j did
When ! was gone one day.
He went and brought raggy kid.
An left it hereto stay.
An now my muvverS got to tend
To him all day, an she
Don't never have no tine to spend
A-doin' things for me.