"Yes," replied Short, taking the pipe out of his mouth, and wetting his lips with the grog.
Short stay apeak was the anchor,
We had but a short minute more,
In short, I no longer could banker,
For short was the cash in my store.
I gave one short look,
As Poll heaved a short sigh
One short hug I took,
Short the matter cut I,
And off I went to sea.