Once upon a time there was a Work-horse who had Mormon whiskers and a Mackerel Eye. He was out for the Kale, and would lie awake nights scheming how he could Corner more Collateral. He was going to provide for His family. His wife was a ...See moreOnce upon a time there was a Work-horse who had Mormon whiskers and a Mackerel Eye. He was out for the Kale, and would lie awake nights scheming how he could Corner more Collateral. He was going to provide for His family. His wife was a Good woman and never wasted money on jewelry or Cut Flowers. The Fond parents saved and skimped. They wanted Bertrand and Isabel to go through life on Ball Bearings. The parents finally went to their Reward. When Pa locked his desk and started for the Pearly Gates, he left behind a good "Man Friday" to take care of the Books and do the Collecting. The Slave decided it was his Duty to leave his family Well Fixed, and Bertrand is now Obliging Night Clerk in a Louisville Hotel, while Friend Brother-in-law works in a Nickel show. Moral: Somebody must rake up the leaves before the Young People can Have a successful Bon-Fire. Written by
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