To-night it ends up. Do you hear[1423] what I say?—
I’m a man[1424] once again from the New Year’s Day.
Take one with you? Why, I certainly will—[1425]
To-night is my last, and I’ll be drinking my fill.
“Good luck and good health!”—[1426] strange wishes to make
O’er each glass of whiskey and gin that we take.
Good luck! Well, now, fellows, be still,[1427] and we’ll see
The good luck I’ve had since I started this spree.
What with losing the job where I first learned my trade—
I’ve had twenty since, and I’m much afraid