Says—"Cheer up, Bill! Be game!"

I like the chum who's always glad

To soothe you when you're ill,—

Who, when he finds you broke and sad,

Says—"Here's a Dollar, Bill!"

I'd like to grab him by the throat

And hold his mouth tight shut,—

Who, questioned, makes you out the goat—

"Who? Bill? He's all right, but—!"